Wating
“Yesterday's most wanted criminals are today's society darlings.”
Synopsis
The first team-up of Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaruel, playing Ardo and Rosel in this action flick, which is at the same time Ishmael Bernal's last film that is an attack on the religious establishment. Together, they become a part of Manila's petty underworld. After all the ordeals they encounter, they realize that they lost their innocence as they brush with evil and corruption. But they still survive the ordeal and make a new life somewhere else.
Top Cast
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Richard Gomez
Ardo
Carmina Villarroel
Rosel
Janice de Belen
Julie
Cherie Gil
Anya
Bembol Roco
Bert
Celeste Legaspi
Mercedes
Dave Brodett
Gov. Sanggalang
Pen Medina
Gus
Cita Astals
Eva
Frannie Zamora
Ernest
Mike Gayoso
Miguel
Leo Rabago
Marlon
Jun Palatao
Henchman 2
Malou Crisologo
Caretaker
Mae Paner
Instructor
Bing Magtoto
Teacher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishmael Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Floy Quintos
- Original Score
- Jaime Fabregas, Eraserheads
- Original Title
- Wating
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Regal Entertainment, MAQ Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishmael Bernal
Floy Quintos
Jaime Fabregas, Eraserheads
Jun Pereira
Danny Gloria
Marie Sherida Monteverde, Roselle Y. Monteverde, Douglas Quijano
Department Leadership Roster
Floy Quintos
Screenplay
Jayjay Medina
Production Design
Ishmael Bernal
Director
Danny Gloria
Editor
Len Santos
Production Design
Eraserheads
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wating.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wating
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wating about?
The first team-up of Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaruel, playing Ardo and Rosel in this action flick, which is at the same time Ishmael Bernal's last film that is an attack on the religious establishment. Together, they become a part of Manila's petty underworld. After all the ordeals they encounter, they realize that they lost their innocence as they brush with evil and corruption. But they still survive the ordeal and make a new life somewhere else.
Who directed Wating?
Wating was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Who stars in Wating?
The principal cast of Wating includes Richard Gomez, Carmina Villarroel, Janice de Belen, Cherie Gil, Bembol Roco.
When was Wating released and how long is it?
Wating was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Wating?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wating was composed by Jaime Fabregas, Eraserheads.