The Diplomat Hotel
Synopsis
Victoria Lansang is a popular news reporter who has been requested to mediate a hostage crisis. And in front of a national television audience, something horribly goes wrong and people are killed while Victoria suffers a mental breakdown. A year later, she’s eager to get back into the game. However, the only assignment she can get is to do a documentary on the last night of The Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City, a crumbling and abandoned building infamously known for its bloody past and its hauntings. Looking for redemption, she arrives there with her crew and they start filming. But as they get deeper into the night, the place starts to exert its will on them and they find out exactly what monstrous evil awaits at The Diplomat Hotel. By daybreak, their lives will never be the same again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Ad Castillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Ad Castillo
- Original Score
- Denise Santos
- Original Title
- The Diplomat Hotel
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Quantum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Ad Castillo
Christopher Ad Castillo
Denise Santos
Cirio Sanchez, Carlo Francisco Manatad
Christopher Ad Castillo, Joji Alonso, Alemberg Ang
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Ad Castillo
Producer
Alemberg Ang
Producer
Cirio Sanchez
Editor
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Editor
Whammy Alcazaren
Production Design
Christopher Ad Castillo
Director
Christopher Ad Castillo
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diplomat Hotel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Diplomat Hotel about?
Victoria Lansang is a popular news reporter who has been requested to mediate a hostage crisis. And in front of a national television audience, something horribly goes wrong and people are killed while Victoria suffers a mental breakdown. A year later, she’s eager to get back into the game. However, the only assignment she can get is to do a documentary on the last night of The Diplomat Hotel in Baguio City, a crumbling and abandoned building infamously known for its bloody past and its hauntings. Looking for redemption, she arrives there with her crew and they start filming. But as they get deeper into the night, the place starts to exert its will on them and they find out exactly what monstrous evil awaits at The Diplomat Hotel. By daybreak, their lives will never be the same again.
Who directed The Diplomat Hotel?
The Diplomat Hotel was directed by Christopher Ad Castillo.
Who stars in The Diplomat Hotel?
The principal cast of The Diplomat Hotel includes Gretchen Barretto, Art Acuña, Mon Confiado, Joel Torre, Alvin Anson.
When was The Diplomat Hotel released and how long is it?
The Diplomat Hotel was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diplomat Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diplomat Hotel was composed by Denise Santos.