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51. 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
52. 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
53. Cinema 3 (1984–2016)
News
Stars: Jaume Figueras, Crisol Tuà, Monts Llussà, Àlex Gorina
Votes: 229
54. 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
55. Kaleldo (2006)
PG | 95 min | Drama
The story is set in Guagua, Pampanga a decade after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo which ravaged the province with lahar. It follows the lives of woodcarver Rodolfo "Mang Rudy" Manansala and ... See full summary »
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Johnny Delgado, Cherry Pie Picache, Angel Aquino, Juliana Palermo
Votes: 93
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. 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
58. 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
59. Manoro (2006)
75 min | Documentary, Drama
Jonalyn and her father go on a search for Apong Bisen, her grandfather who went hunting in the forest and did not return to cast his vote for the election. Throughout the journey, Manoro ... See full summary »
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Jonalyn Ablong, Edgar Ablong, Carol Ablong, Carlito Ablong
Votes: 38
60. Gensan Punch (2021)
110 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
From the award-winning Cannes/Venice/Toronto-elected director Brillante Mendoza, "GENSAN PUNCH" is inspired by the true story of a Japanese man with a prosthetic leg, who travelled to the ... See full summary »
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Stars: Shogen, Ronnie Lazaro, Beauty Gonzalez, Kaho Minami
Votes: 90
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. Expressway (2016)
93 min | Action
A syndicate old-timer named Ben needs to do one last assignment before the boss he works for grants him his much delayed retirement. Assigned to be his partner is the neophyte Morris, a ... See full summary »
Director: Ato Bautista | Stars: Alvin Anson, Aljur Abrenica, Kiko Matos, Nica Naval
Votes: 20
63. 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
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
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. 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, Rina Takeda, Shogen, Eiji Okuda
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. 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
74. Tunay na buhay (2011– )
Documentary
Stars: Rhea Santos, Chino Trinidad, German Moreno, Lhar Santiago
75. The Animals (I) (2012)
80 min | Drama
Director: Gino M. Santos | Stars: Albie Casiño, Dawn Jimenez, Patrick Sugui, Evangeline Torcino
Votes: 21
76. 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
77. Wasak (2011– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Lourd De Veyra, Jun Sabayton, Raimund Marasigan, Rosanna Roces
78. 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
79. 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
80. 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
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. 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
83. 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: 91
84. 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
85. 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
86. 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
87. Ako ang batas: General Karingal (1990)
Action
Director: Francis Posadas | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Cesar Montano, John Regala, Tony Angeles
88. 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
89. 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
90. 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
91. 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
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. Strawberry Girl (2016)
Short, Drama
Director: Conan Altatis | Stars: Rona Lallana, Lloyd Ara, Anna Fe Lugares, Conan Altatis
94. 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
96. Quattro Hongkong 2 (2011)
56 min | Drama
Directors: Yuhang Ho, Stanley Kwan, Brillante Mendoza, Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Votes: 13
97. The Refuse (2012)
15 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Pagpag (The Refuse) tells the story of an indigent Filipino child whose grandmother 'auditions' her for adoption by a bi-racial foreign couple, and the utterly surprising clash of cultures (and expectations) that results.
Director: John Paul Su | Stars: Olivier Borten, Andrew Eisenman, Cris Garrido, Daisy Jadoc
Votes: 7
98. 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
99. Southstar: The Climate at the Drugstore (2017)
Short, Drama
Director: Brillante Mendoza | Star: Carlo Valenzona