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51. Gino and Marie (2019)
114 min | Drama
Two sex workers, a 17-year-old Gino and young mother Marie, are hired to do a pornographic film. The day before All Saints' Day, they travel to a remote location for the shoot. During the ... See full summary »
Director: Joselito Altarejos | Stars: Oliver Aquino, Angela Cortez, Ruby Ruiz, Sherry Lara
Votes: 25
52. Alpha: The Right to Kill (2018)
94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government's crackdown on illegal drugs, a SWAT-led police force launches an operation to arrest Abel, one of the biggest drug lords in Manila. ... See full summary »
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Allen Dizon, Elijah Filamor, Apollo Abraham, Eli Alamares
Votes: 348
53. People Power Bombshell: The Diary of Vietnam Rose (2016)
89 min | Documentary
A mystery dreamlike portrait of a movie star's harrowing ordeal in the making of a film. This is about Liz Alindogan, then 19-year old naive newbie star, and director Celso Ad Castillo ... See full summary »
Director: John Torres | Stars: Liz Alindogan, Anna Luna, Elora Españo, Kim Perez
Votes: 26
54. Private Show (1984)
Drama
Hidden forever in sin--Be a witness to a private show. A young woman falls into the lower depths when she is trapped in the shameless life of a torera, a performer in a live sex show.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Jaclyn Jose, Gino Antonio, Leopoldo Salcedo, Yvonne
Votes: 13
55. Mula paa hanggang ulo (1990)
Action
A VICTIM OF INJUSTICE FIGHTS BACK AND GETS EVEN WITH HIS OPPRESSORS.
Director: Joey Del Rosario | Stars: Jestoni Alarcon, Efren Reyes Jr., Cristina Gonzales, Emily Loren
56. Siquijor: Mystic Island (2007)
90 min | Drama, Horror
"HILAKBOT," Xavier Adriano's brainchild-horror show is doing well in its afternoon slot. The show tackles tongue-in-cheek re-enactments of horror stories interspersed with interviews with ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Philipp Espina | Stars: Ian Veneracion, Assunta De Rossi, Yul Servo, Angel Aquino
Votes: 38
57. Foster Child (2007)
98 min | Drama
A drama centered on the state of foster care in the Philippines.
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Cherry Pie Picache, Kier Segundo, Eugene Domingo, Jiro Manio
Votes: 294
58. Sapi (2013)
100 min | Horror
A young TV-news presenter and his producer end up bringing evil into their own homes when they cover a case of demonic possession.
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Dennis Trillo, Meryll Soriano, Baron Geisler, Ruby Ruiz
Votes: 90
59. Lila (2016)
82 min | Horror
Jess is a young woman running from her past and moves into the house of a warmhearted landlady. She finds a diary in her room that belonged to an old tenant. As days pass, strange ... See full summary »
Director: Gino M. Santos | Stars: Janine Gutierrez, Enchong Dee, Sherry Lara, Miggs Cuaderno
Votes: 18
60. Salamamgkero (1986)
85 min | Fantasy, Horror
Good-hearted circus magician Jamir accidentally causes his daughter to disappear, so he must venture into a dangerous alternate dimension to rescue his daughter, wife, and oafish chubby-kid... See full summary »
Director: Tata Esteban | Stars: Michael De Mesa, Tanya Gomez, Tom Tom, Sunshine Dizon
Votes: 83
61. Hamog (2015)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama
Ralston Jover's unique blend of special and magic realism takes a look at the lives of four street children whose world is about to be turned upside down and inside out. Life begins where innocence ends.
Director: Ralston Jover | Stars: Zaijian Jaranilla, Therese Malvar, Samuel Quintana, Bon Andrew Lentejas
Votes: 69
62. Kintsugi (I) (2020)
91 min | Drama
The film follows the story a man who travels to Saga to expand his pottery business in the Philippines, then falls in love with a Japanese woman who is the heiress of a flourishing pottery factory.
Director: Lawrence Fajardo | Stars: JC Santos, Hiromi Nishiuchi, Phi Palmos, Lui Manansala
Votes: 9
63. Lakbayan (2018)
118 min | Drama
"Lakbayan" tells three tales of Filipino journeys. An unemployed cameraman joins a protest march of farmers asking the government to help them reclaim their ancestral land stolen by the ... See full summary »
Directors: Lav Diaz, Brillante Mendoza, Kidlat Tahimik | Stars: Bart Guingona, Hazel Orencio, Joem Bascon, Soliman Cruz
Votes: 44
64. Tunay na buhay (2011– )
Documentary
Stars: Rhea Santos, Chino Trinidad, German Moreno, Lhar Santiago
65. Strawberry Girl (2016)
Short, Drama
Director: Conan Altatis | Stars: Rona Lallana, Lloyd Ara, Anna Fe Lugares, Conan Altatis
66. Invisible (2015)
132 min | Drama
Imbisibol tells the tale of illegal Filipino immigrants in Japan and their plight to evade authorities.
Director: Lawrence Fajardo | Stars: Allen Dizon, Ces Quesada, Bernardo Bernardo, JM De Guzman
Votes: 23
67. Philippine New Wave: This Is Not a Film Movement (2010)
75 min | Documentary
Documentary profiling the directors involved in the loose Philippine New Wave filmmaking movement.
Director: Khavn | Stars: Adolfo Alix Jr., Ato Bautista, Ditsi Carolino, Mes De Guzman
Votes: 9
68. The Secret of King Mahi's Island (1988 Video)
76 min | Action, Adventure
This movie starring Gary Daniels as a kung fu-using treasure hunter.
Directors: Leonard Hayes, Jim Gaines | Stars: Jerry Bailey, Bobby Clinton, Fred Cominos, Gary Daniels
Votes: 22
69. Itanong mo sa buwan (1988)
107 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the aftermath of a bank robbery in which she is taken hostage, Josie tells the police and her family and friends a scarcely credible tale, but as they have no alternative story they reluctantly accept it.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Mark Gil, Anjo Yllana, Jaclyn Jose, Anita Linda
Votes: 21
70. Swap (2015)
96 min | Drama
Swap takes us to the internal conflict of a young father, torn between solving a crime and committing another crime when one day his only son is kidnapped and the criminals demand him to steal another kid in exchange of his son's life.
Director: Remton Siega Zuasola | Stars: Dionne Monsanto, Matt Daclan, Mon Confiado, RK Bagatsing
Votes: 33
71. Di maghilom ang sugat (1986)
Drama
Paolo causes his wife Ana's accidental death in a fit of jealousy. Later he realizes his awful treatment of her when he gets involved with Minda, a compulsively-jealous woman.
Director: William Pascual | Stars: Anna Marie Gutierrez, Gino Antonio, Cristina Crisol, Maureen Mauricio
72. Mrs. (2016)
80 min | Drama
70-year-old Virginia shares her ancestral home with her ever-loyal maid Delia. Delia is marrying her long-time boyfriend Rene and tearfully confides in Virginia that she wants to return to ... See full summary »
Director: Adolfo Alix Jr. | Stars: Elizabeth Oropesa, Lotlot De Leon, Rosanna Roces, Anita Linda
Votes: 9
73. Donsol (2006)
105 min | Drama
About two lonely people who met during the whaleshark watching season in Donsol, Sorsogon.
Director: Adolfo Alix Jr. | Stars: Sid Lucero, Hilda Metri, Warren Munar, Robert Ramos
Votes: 42
74. Quattro Hongkong 2 (2011)
56 min | Drama
Directors: Yuhang Ho, Stanley Kwan, Brillante Mendoza, Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Votes: 13
75. Chameleon (XVIII)
Filming
A Filipino transgender woman, Marie, who is drawn into the Yakuza gangster life after befriending Ai, the rebellious daughter of a powerful Yakuza boss. Set against the pulsating background of the 1990s nightlife in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Tsuyoshi Ihara, Shogen, Rina Takeda, Eiji Okuda
76. Valentina (1989)
Action, Horror
THE SERPENT-HAIRED VIXEN SOWS FEAR AND TERROR AMONG THE TOWNSPEOPLE AND CITE DWELLERS ALIKE.
Director: Santiago Garcia | Stars: Melissa Perez, Luis Gonzales, Marita Zobel, Dexter Doria
Votes: 54
77. Wasak (2011– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Lourd De Veyra, Jun Sabayton, Raimund Marasigan, Rosanna Roces
78. Art Through Our Eyes (2016)
30 min | Short
Commissioned by National Gallery Singapore, five award-winning Southeast Asian directors created filmic interpretations of masterpieces of their choice from the Gallery's collection.
Directors: Joko Anwar, Yuhang Ho, Eric Khoo, Brillante Mendoza, Apichatpong Weerasethakul | Stars: Boyet Abajero, Sharifah Aleya, Karina Ariwiyanto, Rustica Carpio
Votes: 12
79. Idol (2016)
9 min | Short, Drama | Completed
As a new salesman gets inspired by a colleague's achievements, he soon realizes that success isn't defined by applause and recognition but by perseverance and integrity.
Director: Daniel Palacio | Stars: Raion Sandoval, Elijah Filamor
80. Mga lihim ng kalapati (1987)
Drama
THIS IS A SEX-DRAMA FROM THE DIRECTOR WHO STARTED THE "WET LOOK".
Director: Celso Ad. Castillo | Stars: Isadora Alonzo, Vic Vargas, Ricky Belmonte, Sonny Parsons
81. Si Baleleng at ang gintong sirena (1989)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In this comedy/fantasy film, orphan Beleleng runs away from the orphanage, gets adopted by a millionaire, is kidnapped for ransom, and is rescued by the golden mermaid, Perlita.
Director: Chito S. Roño | Stars: Cheche Sta. Ana, Charito Solis, Eddie Garcia, Laurice Guillen
Votes: 20
82. Akin ang korona (2019)
92 min | Comedy
This uproarious comedy tells the story of a small-town boy who agrees to be the subject of a reality show to find his long-lost father. How far can one put up with pretense in order to search for the truth?
Director: Zig Madamba Dulay | Stars: Nar Cabico, Phi Palmos, Kiray Celis, Aaron Rivera
83. Cocoon (XII)
Pre-production
Adam and Catherine plan an interfaith wedding, confronting his Jewish parents over her Catholicism and resentment from his sister. Cultural differences and jealousies arise amid wedding preparations in Los Angeles.
Director: Brillante Mendoza
84. T.P.O. (2016)
76 min | Drama
MIGUEL is an abusive husband to TERESA, a former town-beauty queen. They have an eight-year old son, JR. Their small family lives with Miguel's parents. The family is shattered by the ... See full summary »
Director: Joselito Altarejos | Stars: Oliver Aquino, Mara Lopez, Micko Laurente, Dexter Doria
Votes: 66
85. Ako ang batas: General Karingal (1990)
Action
Director: Francis Posadas | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Cesar Montano, John Regala, Tony Angeles
86. Judgement (I) (2018)
15 min | Short
Joy, a mother of a 4-year-old girl, finally decides to file domestic-violence charges against her abusive husband Dante.
Director: Raymund Ribay Gutierrez | Stars: Max Eigenmann, Kristoffer King, Star Orjaliza
Votes: 20
87. French cinema mon amour (2015 TV Movie)
56 min | Documentary
Director: Anne-Solen Douguet | Stars: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Rossy de Palma, Ronit Elkabetz
Votes: 14
88. I love Isabelle Huppert (2017 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
We love to watch her because I don't know what she's going to do next. A TV-documentary on French actress Isabelle Huppert.
Directors: Stéphane Bergouhnioux, Jean-Marie Nizan | Stars: Marco Bellocchio, Kim Cattrall, Michael Haneke, Hal Hartley
Votes: 8
89. Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections (2016)
118 min | Drama, Romance
Shiniuma - Dead Horse - Brillante Ma Mendoza: The story begins at Banei racetrack in Obihiro, Hokkaido, in the midst of winter. Marcial (Manny) has won a race and is happily on his way home... See full summary »
Directors: Brillante Mendoza, Kulikar Sotho, Isao Yukisada | Stars: Sharifah Amani, Masaya Katô, Masatoshi Nagase, Masahiko Tsugawa
Votes: 21
90. Brillante Mendoza Presents (2017– )
Drama
Brillante Mendoza directs films for TV featuring stories from different regions of the Philippines showcasing various Filipino festivals, cultures and languages.
Stars: Aubrey Miles, Dionne Monsanto, Eisen Lim, Mercedes Cabral
91. Kasalanan ang buhayin ka (1990)
Action, Drama, Thriller
A BLIND MAN LOSES THE PEOPLE HE LOVES AS HE REDEEMS HIMSELF FROM THE CRUEL BLOWS OF HIS ENEMIES.
Director: Francis Posadas | Stars: Cesar Montano, Rita Avila, Billy Crawford, Vivian Foz
Votes: 19
92. Gabriela (1989)
Drama
A FISHERMAN'S WIFE BECOMES A FIGHTING AMAZON AS A RESULT OF A SERIES OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TRAGEDIES
Director: Tata Esteban | Stars: Carmi Martin, Ronald Corveau, Juan Rodrigo, Charlie Davao
93. Pailalim (2017)
84 min | Crime, Drama
Bangis, a gravedigger living inside a cemetery mausoleum, is pushed to the limit when his daughter becomes critically ill. With no other means to bring her to a hospital for proper ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Palacio | Stars: Joem Bascon, Mara Lopez, Grace Ann Betalmos, Raion Sandoval
Votes: 72
94. Southeast Asian Cinema: When the Rooster Crows (2014)
88 min | Documentary, Biography
Southeast Asia Cinema: When the Rooster Crows is a voice of diversity reaching for change. Brillante Mendoza, Eric Khoo, Garin Nugroho, and Pen Ek Ratanaruang give voice to a region rich ... See full summary »
Director: Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso | Stars: Eric Khoo, Brillante Mendoza, Garin Nugroho, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang
Votes: 15
95. Kunin mo ang ulo ni Ismael (1990)
Action
A MAN KILLS HIS ENEMIES AND SAVES THE WOMAN HE LOVES
Director: Francis Posadas | Stars: Jestoni Alarcon, Ian Veneracion, Rita Avila, Harlene Bautista
97. The Highest Peak (2020)
Drama
In an effort to cope with the loss of his wife and son, a man decides to follow through with his family's plan to climb the Philippines' highest peak, Mount Apo. Soon, he finds himself in a journey of redemption, closure, and healing.
Director: Arnel Barbarona | Stars: Jun Alcover, Dax Alejandro, Buggy Amplayo, Bong Artil
Votes: 8
98. Social Virus (2014)
27 min | Short, Drama, Thriller
A young man struggling with HIV realizes that his infection is part of a government conspiracy.
Director: Mark Anthony Sarmiento | Stars: Czarina Alcantara, Elbert Alvarez, Jomari Angeles, Bianca Balbuena
Votes: 8
100. Balut Country (2015)
90 min | Drama
Balut Country follows the journey of Jun, heir to the duck farm left to him by his late father. He must decide whether to sell the property to secure his future, or to spare the land's loyal caretakers from the inevitable displacement.
Director: Paul Sta. Ana | Stars: Rocco Nacino, Ronnie Quizon, Vincent Magbanua, Nanette Inventor
Votes: 10