The Animals
“Everybody has a wild side.”
Synopsis
Set in an affluent, upper middle class village in the suburbs, “The Animals” chronicles a day in the life of Jake, Trina, and Alex, who go through the musings that every kid in high school has to deal with. All Jake wants to do is have a good time, Alex just wants to fit in, and Trina simply wants more. A very vivid picture is painted of life in high school after the final bell rings, as well as a different side of the Philippines, and what is happening to its privileged children.
Top Cast
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Albie Casiño
Jake
Dawn Jimenez
Trina (as Dawn Balagot)
Patrick Sugui
Alex
Evangeline Torcino
Jake's Mom (as Vangie Torcino)
Giovanni Baldisseri
Jake's Dad
Issa Litton
Trina / Alex's Mom
Vangie Martelle
Cara
Micah Cabral
Leslie
Bryan Homecillo
Pierre
Raul Morit
Taxi Driver
Jake Seneres
Lei Arellano
Jake's Driver
Vic Romano
Pierre's Driver
James Lomahan
Cara's Driver
Rommel Luna
Driver 1
Jhun De Luna
Driver 2
Carlo Cruz
Pledge Master
John Wayne Sace
Marco
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gino M. Santos
- Screenplay & Story
- Gino M. Santos, Jeff Stelton
- Original Score
- Diwa de Leon
- Original Title
- The Animals
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Cinemalaya Foundation, Stained Glass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gino M. Santos
Gino M. Santos, Jeff Stelton
Diwa de Leon
Rona Delos Reyes, John Anthony L. Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Gino M. Santos
Director
Gino M. Santos
Writer
Jeff Stelton
Writer
Rona Delos Reyes
Editor
John Anthony L. Wong
Editor
Ericson Navarro
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Animals.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Animals
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Animals about?
Set in an affluent, upper middle class village in the suburbs, “The Animals” chronicles a day in the life of Jake, Trina, and Alex, who go through the musings that every kid in high school has to deal with. All Jake wants to do is have a good time, Alex just wants to fit in, and Trina simply wants more. A very vivid picture is painted of life in high school after the final bell rings, as well as a different side of the Philippines, and what is happening to its privileged children.
Who directed The Animals?
The Animals was directed by Gino M. Santos.
Who stars in The Animals?
The principal cast of The Animals includes Albie Casiño, Dawn Jimenez, Patrick Sugui, Evangeline Torcino, Giovanni Baldisseri.
When was The Animals released and how long is it?
The Animals was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Animals?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Animals was composed by Diwa de Leon.