The drama usually associated with life in the slums of the Philippines has been repeatedly portrayed on cinema, with directors like Brillante Mendoza, Khavn, Adolfo Alix Jr and many others presenting their version, in various cinematic styles. Arvin Alindogan Belarmino presents his own view of this life, through a rather harsh but also quite realistic approach that frequently borders on the documentary.
“Life’s Pedal” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Rodel is a pedicab driver who tries to make ends meet by working alongside his wife, Aya, who is a prostitute. She and a number of other “girls” hang out in the same place, where the boss seems to be Amir, whose wife is in prison for stealing. The women there take turns taking care of each other’s children as they go with customers, in a rather extreme commune-style setting. Amir has an underage daughter...
“Life’s Pedal” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Rodel is a pedicab driver who tries to make ends meet by working alongside his wife, Aya, who is a prostitute. She and a number of other “girls” hang out in the same place, where the boss seems to be Amir, whose wife is in prison for stealing. The women there take turns taking care of each other’s children as they go with customers, in a rather extreme commune-style setting. Amir has an underage daughter...
- 12/13/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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