Breakaway
Alagwa
Synopsis
Robert Lim, a struggling traveling salesman and devoted single father, takes his young son to a mall for a weekend treat. Turning his back for just a minute, he realizes that his boy has disappeared. Surveillance footage shows his son being led away by an older child. When the police fail to find him, Robert takes to the back streets of Manila, uncovering the dark underworld of human trafficking.
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"Alagwa" (Breakaway) Philippine theatrical trailer (HD) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-06
Top Cast
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Jericho Rosales
Robert Lim
Bugoy Carino
Brian
Smokey Manaloto
Messenger / Pimp
Leo Martinez
Police Chief Galvez
Carmen Soo
Boss' Daughter / New Wife
Nanette Inventor
School Principal
John Manalo
Second Son
Emmanuel Caro
Adult Brian Lim
Marti San Juan
Teenage Kid
Jamieson Lee
Gay Guy
Erwin Sanchez
Goon Leader
Jeremiah Rosales
Policeman
Margery Lao
Chinese Bar Guard
Gloria Lao
Bar Singer
Josephine De Lucia
Gay Guy's Secretary
Heart Eusebio
Mall Info Desk Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Loreños
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Loreños
- Original Title
- Alagwa
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Anakim Media Productions, En Again Films & Productions, Digital Fusion Production, CMB Film Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Loreños
Ian Loreños
Rommel Sales
Dempster Samarista
Ian Loreños, Jericho Rosales, Gloria Lao
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Loreños
Director
Ian Loreños
Writer
Rommel Sales
Director of Photography
Dempster Samarista
Editor
Ericson Navarro
Production Design
Ian Loreños
Producer
Jericho Rosales
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakaway
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What is Breakaway about?
Robert Lim, a struggling traveling salesman and devoted single father, takes his young son to a mall for a weekend treat. Turning his back for just a minute, he realizes that his boy has disappeared. Surveillance footage shows his son being led away by an older child. When the police fail to find him, Robert takes to the back streets of Manila, uncovering the dark underworld of human trafficking.
Who directed Breakaway?
Breakaway was directed by Ian Loreños.
Who stars in Breakaway?
The principal cast of Breakaway includes Jericho Rosales, Bugoy Carino, Smokey Manaloto, Leo Martinez, Carmen Soo.
When was Breakaway released and how long is it?
Breakaway was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.