Metro Manila
“Desperate men take desperate measures.”
Synopsis
Looking for a brighter future in metropolitan Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family leave their miserable life in the rice terraces of Banaue, in the northern Philippines. In the sweltering capital, where all kind of perils lurk in every corner, Oscar catches a lucky break when he is offered a steady work for an armored truck company and the senior officer Ong takes him under his wing.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-05
Top Cast
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Jake Macapagal
Oscar Ramirez
Althea Vega
Mai Ramirez
John Arcilla
Douglas Ong
Ana Abad Santos
Dora Ong
Mailes Kanapi
Charlie
Moises Magisa
Buddha
Erin Panlilio
Angel Ramirez
J. M. Rodriguez
Alfred Santos
Iasha Aceio
Baby Ramirez
Reuben Uy
JJ
Mario Visto
Banaue Rice Trader
Daniel Magisa
Conman #1
Ray Aragon
Conman #2
Jervie Cajarop
Police Officer
Jhay Castillo
Slum Housing Officer
Ronnie Bustamante
Foreman
Laisa Aceio
Helpful Slum Girl
Francisco Godoy III
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
SEMINCI
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Ellis
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Ellis, Frank E. Flowers
- Original Score
- Robin Foster
- Original Title
- Metro Manila
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Chocolate Frog Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Ellis
Sean Ellis, Frank E. Flowers
Robin Foster
Sean Ellis
Richard Mettler
Celine Lopez, Enrique Y. Gonzalez, Mathilde Charpentier, Sean Ellis, Stefan Sonnenfeld
Department Leadership Roster
Sean Ellis
Director
Richard Mettler
Editor
Sean Ellis
Director of Photography
Mathilde Charpentier
Producer
Robin Foster
Original Music Composer
Ian Traifalgar
Production Design
Sean Ellis
Screenplay
Sean Ellis
Producer
Frank E. Flowers
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Metro Manila
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What is Metro Manila about?
Looking for a brighter future in metropolitan Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family leave their miserable life in the rice terraces of Banaue, in the northern Philippines. In the sweltering capital, where all kind of perils lurk in every corner, Oscar catches a lucky break when he is offered a steady work for an armored truck company and the senior officer Ong takes him under his wing.
Who directed Metro Manila?
Metro Manila was directed by Sean Ellis.
Who stars in Metro Manila?
The principal cast of Metro Manila includes Jake Macapagal, Althea Vega, John Arcilla, Ana Abad Santos, Mailes Kanapi.
When was Metro Manila released and how long is it?
Metro Manila was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Metro Manila?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Metro Manila was composed by Robin Foster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Metro Manila?
Metro Manila holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).