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American Adobo

2001 · 104 min Comedy Romance
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).

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📋 Film Details

Year 2001
Country United States of America, Philippines
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Laurice Guillen
Runtime 104 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (9 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

American Adobo is an acquired taste at 4.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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