Bitter Melon
“When people say they want apologies, they don't want apologies... they want blood.”
Synopsis
When a Filipino-American family reunites for a Christmas party, the holiday takes a dark turn when they conspire to murder the abusive bully of the family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bitter Melon (Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-15
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Jon Norman Schneider
Declan
Patrick Epino
Troy
Brian Rivera
Moe
L.A. Renigen
Tiva
Theresa Navarro
Shelly
Josephine de Jesus
Prisa
Amelie Anima
Mina
Sohr Picart
Divina
Jonathan Enerva
Boy
Esperanza Catubig
Jeannie
Anna Ishida
Lisa
Corey Jackson
Marcus
Ryan Morales
Lionel
Safiya Fredericks
Julie
Vint Carmona
Rogelio
Kyle Casey Chu
Jason
Release History & Theatrical Window
CAAMFest
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H.P. Mendoza
- Screenplay & Story
- H.P. Mendoza
- Original Score
- Marco D'Ambrosio
- Original Title
- Bitter Melon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Ersatz Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H.P. Mendoza
H.P. Mendoza
Marco D'Ambrosio
Brian Benson, Michael Oberst, Mark Del Lima
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Benson
Producer
Michael Oberst
Producer
Mark Del Lima
Producer
Rachel Groat
Production Design
H.P. Mendoza
Director
H.P. Mendoza
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Melon
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What is Bitter Melon about?
When a Filipino-American family reunites for a Christmas party, the holiday takes a dark turn when they conspire to murder the abusive bully of the family.
Who directed Bitter Melon?
Bitter Melon was directed by H.P. Mendoza.
Who stars in Bitter Melon?
The principal cast of Bitter Melon includes Jon Norman Schneider, Patrick Epino, Brian Rivera, L.A. Renigen, Theresa Navarro.
When was Bitter Melon released and how long is it?
Bitter Melon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bitter Melon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bitter Melon was composed by Marco D'Ambrosio.