Circles
“If your life is suddenly at stake, what have you done in the past that can save you?”
Synopsis
As he has done countless times before, Cris (Archie de Calma) is riding the jeepney bus along the Elliptical Road bordering the Quezon Memorial Circle. Suddenly a robbery begins and he finds himself being held at knife point. As his life passes before his eyes, he asks the question, what could I have done in the past to save me from this? "Circles" tells the story of Cris' life in the days leading up to the robbery. As a trader at Quezon Memorial Circle, he deals with all levels of Filipino society. From fruit sellers to student protesters to male hookers all lives intersect at the park and it's historical landmarks. As brave and creative as Pablo's past features ("Doubt", "Bathhouse") and shot gorilla style on a shoe string budget,"Circles" promises to be all things to all gay people: entertainment, fable and erotica.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Crisaldo Pablo
- Screenplay & Story
- Crisaldo Pablo
- Original Title
- Circles
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circles
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What is Circles about?
As he has done countless times before, Cris (Archie de Calma) is riding the jeepney bus along the Elliptical Road bordering the Quezon Memorial Circle. Suddenly a robbery begins and he finds himself being held at knife point. As his life passes before his eyes, he asks the question, what could I have done in the past to save me from this? "Circles" tells the story of Cris' life in the days leading up to the robbery. As a trader at Quezon Memorial Circle, he deals with all levels of Filipino society. From fruit sellers to student protesters to male hookers all lives intersect at the park and it's historical landmarks. As brave and creative as Pablo's past features ("Doubt", "Bathhouse") and shot gorilla style on a shoe string budget,"Circles" promises to be all things to all gay people: entertainment, fable and erotica.
Who directed Circles?
Circles was directed by Crisaldo Pablo.
Who stars in Circles?
The principal cast of Circles includes Archie de Calma, Rudolph Segundo, Xeno Alejandro, Ara Mina, Jan Marini.
When was Circles released and how long is it?
Circles was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.