The Manila Lover
Synopsis
During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.
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Trailer THE MANILA LOVER dir. Johanna Pyykkö
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes International Critics' Week
Festival / Special Debut
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Production Budget
$139K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johanna Pyykkö
- Screenplay & Story
- Johanna Pyykkö
- Original Score
- Jens Fougner
- Original Title
- The Manila Lover
- Country of Origin
- Norway, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Budget
- $139K
- Production Studios
- Barbosa Film, Epicmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johanna Pyykkö
Johanna Pyykkö
Jens Fougner
Johanna Pyykkö, Brwa Vahabpour, Margrete Vinnem
Lotte Sandbu, Nina M. Barbosa Blad
Department Leadership Roster
Johanna Pyykkö
Director
Johanna Pyykkö
Editor
Brwa Vahabpour
Editor
Margrete Vinnem
Editor
Lotte Sandbu
Producer
Ana Lou Sanchez
Production Design
Johanna Pyykkö
Screenplay
Nina M. Barbosa Blad
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manila Lover
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What is The Manila Lover about?
During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.
Who directed The Manila Lover?
The Manila Lover was directed by Johanna Pyykkö.
Who stars in The Manila Lover?
The principal cast of The Manila Lover includes Øyvind Brandtzæg, Angeli Bayani, Dolly de Leon, DMs Boongaling, Neomi Gonzales.
When was The Manila Lover released and how long is it?
The Manila Lover was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Manila Lover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Manila Lover was composed by Jens Fougner.