Mano Po
Synopsis
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families.
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Top Cast
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Maricel Soriano
Vera Go
Richard Gomez
Raf
Kris Aquino
Juliet Go-Co
Ara Mina
Richelle Go
Eddie Garcia
Don Luis Go
Tirso Cruz III
Daniel Go
Eric Quizon
Joseph Co
Cogie Domingo
Young Luis / Fong Huan
Jay Manalo
Emerson Lau
Gina Alajar
Gina Go
Amy Austria
Linda Go
Boots Anson-Roa
Elisa Go
Maxene Magalona
Young Elisa
Allan Paule
Tonyo
Jim Pebanco
Mike
Richard Quan
Joey Yang
Carlo Maceda
Jimmy Go
Nanding Josef
Gen. Dioscoro Blanco
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Iglesias
- Original Title
- Mano Po
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Regal Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Lamangan
Roy Iglesias, Lily Monteverde
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Lamangan
Director
Roy Iglesias
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mano Po
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mano Po about?
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families.
Who directed Mano Po?
Mano Po was directed by Joel Lamangan.
Who stars in Mano Po?
The principal cast of Mano Po includes Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Kris Aquino, Ara Mina, Eddie Garcia.
When was Mano Po released and how long is it?
Mano Po was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.