La visa loca (2005)

Director:

Mark Meily

Writer:

Mark Meily

Stars:

Robin Padilla, Johnny Delgado, Rufa Mae Quinto

7 wins & 19 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Padilla	...	Jess Huson
Johnny Delgado	...	Pepang
Rufa Mae Quinto	...	Mara
Paul Holme	...	Nigel Adams
Tessie Tomas	...	Pasyon Choir
Noel Trinidad	...	Pasyon Choir
Isay Alvarez	...	Pasyon Choir
Robert Seña	...	Pasyon Choir
Marissa Sanchez	...	Pasyon Choir
Kurt Perez	...	Jason
Evangeline Pascual	...	Jess' Mother
David Shannon	...	David
Dante Rivero	...	Mr. Nato
Ricky Davao	...	Barangay Captain
Raymart Santiago	...	Estong

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

carnival | documentary crew | crucifixion | holy week | filmmaker | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

Philippines

Language:

English Filipino Tagalog

Release Date:

25 May 2005 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

Penitencia republica

Filming Locations:

Metro Manila, Luzon, Philippines

Company Credits

Production Co:

Unitel Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Since the original title was very serious that viewers might mistake it as drama, the production initially change the title to Pasyon USA. When The Passion of the Christ became a hit, the production decided to take on Ricky Martin's hit, "Livin' La Vida Loca" for easy recall.

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Connections

Referenced in Game K N B: Episode dated 6 December 2006 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Ang Bisa Ng Visa"
Written by Vincent de Jesus and Mark Meily
Performed by Isay Alvarez

User Reviews

la cuneta loca

i love unitel for their vision and their ability to bring such films into the Pinoy silver screen. rare and must-see as these films are, i have come to understand that it will be an eternal battle for sugar pop to be defeated by the real thing.

i am delighted by robin padilla's performance throughout the film. his charming and sincere character wins the audience' hearts instantly. the teatro absurdo effect rendered by the pasyon choir, which appears every time robin's character jess huson is at a fork in the road, gives the film a new and delightfully weird texture.

this film barely made it to the billboards, much less in people's mouths -- sadly they were too busy talking about those sickening pop stars that were born from star in a million or starstruck. honestly, why go through all the effort to find that 'gem' when all stars that come from these crazy contests are as dim-witted as they come? this film shines through the screen, goes out and grabs your heart, and delivers bittersweet moments at the right times.

i also love sharon cuneta for producing this film. this actress made her best turn yet as producer of unitel pictures.

i truly hope MORE of these kinds of films reach our blockbuster thrones. this film is a must-see for all Filipinos at home and abroad and those is between.