Saranggola
Synopsis
Though widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to cover up his error. Unbeknownst to his dad, Rex witnessed the event, too. As the two separately wrestle with their consciences, the neighbors find out and chaos soon ensues.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Portes
- Screenplay & Story
- Jose Dalisay, Jr., Jun Robles Lana, Gil Portes
- Original Title
- Saranggola
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Teamwork Productions, GMA Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gil Portes
Jose Dalisay, Jr., Jun Robles Lana, Gil Portes
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Portes
Director
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
Screenplay
Jun Robles Lana
Screenplay
Gil Portes
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saranggola
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What is Saranggola about?
Though widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to cover up his error. Unbeknownst to his dad, Rex witnessed the event, too. As the two separately wrestle with their consciences, the neighbors find out and chaos soon ensues.
Who directed Saranggola?
Saranggola was directed by Gil Portes.
Who stars in Saranggola?
The principal cast of Saranggola includes Ricky Davao, Lester Llansang, Jennifer Sevilla, Roy Alvarez, Sining Blanco.
When was Saranggola released and how long is it?
Saranggola was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.