Service (2008)

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90 min - Drama - 25 June 2008 (Philippines)

6.3

Ratings: 6.3/10 from 708 users Metascore: 76/100
Reviews: 9 user | 59 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com

A drama that follows the travails of the Pineda family in the Filipino city of Angeles. Bigamy, unwanted pregnancy... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Gina Pareño	...	Nanay Flor
	Jacklyn Jose	...	Nayda (as Jaclyn Jose)
	Julio Diaz	...	Lando
	Kristoffer King	...	Ronald (as Kristofer King)
	Dan Alvaro	...	Jerome
	Coco Martin	...	Alan
	Mercedes Cabral	...	Merly
	Roxanne Jordan	...	Jewel
	Dido De La Paz	...	Atty. Quintana (as Dido Dela Paz)
	Benjie Filomeno	...	Thief
	Buddy Caramat	...	Tonette (as Buddy Salvador Caramat)
	Bobby Jerome Go	...	Jonas
	Julia Taylor	...	Cross Dresser
	Jemmalyn Galicia	...	Susan
	Nico Taverna	...	Santy

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A drama that follows the travails of the Pineda family in the Filipino city of Angeles. Bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, possible incest and bothersome skin irritations are all part of their daily challenges, but the real "star" of the show is an enormous, dilapidated movie theater that doubles as family business and living space. At one time a prestige establishment, the theater now runs porn double bills and serves as a meeting ground for hustlers of every conceivable persuasion. The film captures the sordid, fetid atmosphere, interweaving various family subplots with the comings and goings of customers, thieves and even a runaway goat while enveloping the viewer in a maelstrom of sound, noise and continuous motion. Written by Regent Releasing

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Service. It's the family business.

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Drama

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Rated R for sexual content, nudity and language See all certifications »

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Philippines | France | South Korea | Hong Kong

Language:

Filipino | Tagalog

Release Date:

25 June 2008 (Philippines) See more »

Also Known As:

Serbis See more »

Filming Locations:

Angeles City, Pampanga, Luzon, Philippines

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$12,824 (USA) (1 February 2009) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$63,909 (USA) (24 May 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centerstage Productions, Swift Productions, Asian Cinema Fund (Pusan International Film Festival) See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

For this film, Brillante Mendoza is the second Filipino director to be nominated for Palm d'Or, after Lino Brocka. See more »

Connections

References Lollipop & Roses (2005) See more »

Service (2008)
Serbis (original title)

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