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6.2/10   44 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Armando Lao (story)
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Release Date:
2 June 1999 (Philippines) more
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Plot:
A slice of daily life in the slums of the Philippines. Gina, a poor but honest young girl sells banana slices... more | add synopsis
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5 wins & 8 nominations more
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Cast

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Ana Capri ... Gina
Marcus Madrigal ... Nonoy
Harold Pineda ... Jimboy
Allen Dizon ... Eric
Estrella Kuenzler ... Lola Cion
Becky Misa ... Mrs. Alano
Jess Evardone ... Merto
Engelbert De Ramos ... Boyet
Darylynn Dajao ... Maria
Amaya Meynard ... Shirley
Rina Rosal ... Cynthia
Lawrence A. Roxas ... Stewart (as Lawrence Roxas)
Jan Gomez ... Isko
Justin Moreno ... Tattoo
Charissa Pascual ... Bebeng
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Fetch a Pail of Water (International: English title) (USA)
Pila balde (Philippines: English title) (alternative spelling)
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Germany:96 min | UK:98 min
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Average, 20 January 2005
6/10
Author: kcabad-1 from SF, United States

I agree with the preceding comment. The film was predictable and its use of the formulaic poor girl woos rich guy from the city was tiring to watch to say the least. However, Ana Capri's portrayal of the poor girl was an eye-opener. She was marvelous with her character and definitely deserved a better vehicle (i.e. She was exceptional in Sa Paraiso Ni Efren!). This film has won certain awards locally and abroad and has put Capri's name in the Philippine Showbusiness Map. Some of the actors who participated in this film were also good, but Capri really outshone everybody here.

Also, the cinematography and editing were good. Viewers will have a taste of Manila's impoverished areas. The director also accurately captured how poverty-stricken Filipinos live their lives, i.e. fetching water outside (some areas don't have potable water in their homes), propensity to drink and gamble to have a good time, and so forth. Recommended for the stark depiction of Manila and Capri's thespic acting abilities.

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