Jay
Synopsis
Jay is the name of the two protagonists in the film, one is living, the other dead. The living Jay is producing a documentary of the dead Jay, a gay teacher who was brutally killed. As Jay recreates and examines the life of his subject, his own life is affected when he unravels his subject's hidden life and secret love.
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Jay - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Xavier Pasion
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Xavier Pasion
- Original Score
- Gian Gianan
- Original Title
- Jay
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Cinemalaya Foundation, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Pasion Para Pelicula Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Xavier Pasion
Francis Xavier Pasion
Gian Gianan
Carlo Mendoza
Francis Xavier Pasion, Chuck Gutierrez, Kats Serraon
Francis Xavier Pasion
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Xavier Pasion
Director
Francis Xavier Pasion
Writer
Francis Xavier Pasion
Editor
Chuck Gutierrez
Editor
Kats Serraon
Editor
Joy Puntawe
Production Design
Francis Xavier Pasion
Producer
Carlo Mendoza
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jay
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What is Jay about?
Jay is the name of the two protagonists in the film, one is living, the other dead. The living Jay is producing a documentary of the dead Jay, a gay teacher who was brutally killed. As Jay recreates and examines the life of his subject, his own life is affected when he unravels his subject's hidden life and secret love.
Who directed Jay?
Jay was directed by Francis Xavier Pasion.
Who stars in Jay?
The principal cast of Jay includes Baron Geisler, Coco Martin, Flor Salanga, Angelica Rivera, Rjay Payawal.
When was Jay released and how long is it?
Jay was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Jay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jay was composed by Gian Gianan.