Bente (2009)
A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.
Director: Mel Chionglo
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Richard Gomez as Roman |
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Jinggoy Estrada as Arnie |
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Iza Calzado as Dina |
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Snooky Serna as Jenny |
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Emilio Garcia as Mayor |
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Glaiza de Castro as Reese |
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Aldred Gatchalian as Mervin |
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Joem Bascon as Erwin |
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Mikee Lee as Randy |
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Jace Flores as Gary |
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Madeleine Nicolas as Reese's Mother |
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Benedict Campos as Mervin's Cousin |
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Ryan Eigenmann as Caloy |
| Directing | Mel Chionglo | Director |
| Writing | Ricardo Lee | Writer |
