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4.6/10   10 votes
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Director:
Gil Portes
Writers:
Ricardo Lee (writer)
Gil Portes (writer)
Release Date:
8 July 1998 (Philippines) more
Genre:
Drama | Comedy more
Tagline:
He left Manila a boy ... and came home a woman!
Plot:
Miguel, a young man from Quezon province, leaves the Philippines for the U.S. After seven years, he returns home... more | add synopsis
Awards:
5 nominations more
User Comments:
Not just a 'gay movie' more (2 total)

Cast

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Romnick Sarmenta ... Miguel / Michelle de la Cruz
Gloria Diaz ... Tinang
Ray Ventura ... Nano
Cris Villanueva ... Julio
Mylene Dizon ... Sonia
Grandong Cervantes ... Fr. Rav
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Miguel, Michelle (Philippines: English title)
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Runtime:
USA:107 min
Country:
Philippines
Language:
Filipino | Tagalog
Color:
Color
Certification:
Philippines:R-18

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Not just a 'gay movie', 28 January 2002
10/10
Author: DAW-8 from Minneapolis, USA

There is so much good stuff going on in this film. First of all, just being able to find a film from the philippines is a treat in and of itself. This one tells the story of a young man who goes to the US and then returns to his family and friends in the Philippines as a woman. The film traces the struggle of the family and community to accept the new Miguel/Michelle. Cinemagraphically, it does this through scenes showing the family doing the 'old traditions' they always have. The most remarkable scene in the film (I won't give it all away here) is one in which Miguel/Michelle uses a skill his father taught him as a boy when his life is threatened. The film also gives the viewer rare glimpses into the culture and language of the Philippine GLBT community. SEE THIS MOVIE!!!

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