Respect (2017)

Original title

Respeto

Directed by

Treb Monteras II

Genre

drama film

Country

Philippines

Runtime

1h 20m

Rated

R-13

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 7 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young man in the Philippines struggles with his passion for hip hop and poetry while facing pressures from his family and community. His life changes when he meets an older poet who challenges his views on art and respect.

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What happens

Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II. It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario. The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film cats includes Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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