Gigil
Synopsis
Would-be groom Don jilts his fiancée, China, at the altar after realizing that he's gay. To mend her broken heart, China washes her hands of men and sets off on a holiday to picturesque Boracay, where she soon meets handsome diving teacher Felix.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jun Robles Lana
- Screenplay & Story
- Dode Cruz
- Original Title
- Gigil
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Regal Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun Robles Lana
Dode Cruz
Rodolfo Aves Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jun Robles Lana
Director
Dode Cruz
Writer
Rodolfo Aves Jr.
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gigil
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What is Gigil about?
Would-be groom Don jilts his fiancée, China, at the altar after realizing that he's gay. To mend her broken heart, China washes her hands of men and sets off on a holiday to picturesque Boracay, where she soon meets handsome diving teacher Felix.
Who directed Gigil?
Gigil was directed by Jun Robles Lana.
Who stars in Gigil?
The principal cast of Gigil includes Katrina Halili, Alfred Vargas, Say Alonzo, Boom Labrusca, Bianca King.
When was Gigil released and how long is it?
Gigil was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.