Blanka
ブランカとギター弾
Synopsis
11-years-old Blanka survives alone in Manila begging and stealing from tourists. One day, an absurd idea pops up: if she could buy a mother, she could have a good life. But she has to make countless efforts in order to collect enough money. An opportunity arises when she meets Peter, a 55 years old blind street musician, who teaches Blanka how to sing, a skill out of which she can make money. However, concerned about Blanka’s future, Peter decides to take Blanka to an orphanage. When she finds out, she runs away and the nightmare starts again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kohki Hasei
- Screenplay & Story
- Kohki Hasei
- Original Title
- ブランカとギター弾
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Japan, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Dorje Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kohki Hasei
Kohki Hasei
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Kohki Hasei
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Kohki Hasei
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What is Blanka about?
11-years-old Blanka survives alone in Manila begging and stealing from tourists. One day, an absurd idea pops up: if she could buy a mother, she could have a good life. But she has to make countless efforts in order to collect enough money. An opportunity arises when she meets Peter, a 55 years old blind street musician, who teaches Blanka how to sing, a skill out of which she can make money. However, concerned about Blanka’s future, Peter decides to take Blanka to an orphanage. When she finds out, she runs away and the nightmare starts again.
Who directed Blanka?
Blanka was directed by Kohki Hasei.
Who stars in Blanka?
The principal cast of Blanka includes Cydel Gabutero, Peter Millari, Jomar Bisuyo, Raymond Camacho, Ruby Ruiz.
When was Blanka released and how long is it?
Blanka was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.