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Manila by Night

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1980 · 150 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.

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Year 1980
Country Philippines
Genre Drama
Director Ishmael Bernal
Runtime 150 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (13 votes)

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Ishmael Bernal constructs a sprawling urban mosaic, relying on the pulse of the night and vérité-style shooting in actual Manila streets. He explores social fractures without moralizing, immersing the viewer in the raw, daily negotiations for survival and fleeting connection.

What lingers after is the haunting echo of the city's heartbeat, a sensory experience where beauty and squalor are inextricably fused. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ishmael Bernal

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Late at night, in darkness, to fully absorb the city's rhythm.

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