Squalor (2009)
"Astig" (original title)

Four men, four stories, all intersect in Manila. Episode one is about Ariel, a con-man. Episode two is about Boy, an expectant father. In the third episode, Ronald goes to Manila to sell a ... See full summary »

Director:

G.B. Sampedro

Writers:

Noel Ferrer (story), G.B. Sampedro (story),

Stars:

Dennis Trillo, Sid Lucero, Arnold Reyes

7 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Trillo	...	Ariel
Sid Lucero	...	Baste
Arnold Reyes	...	Ronald
Edgar Allan Guzman	...	Boy
Glaiza de Castro	...	Elgine
Angeli Bayani	...	Babae ni Ariel - 2
Rustica Carpio	...	Pining
Mhalouh Crisologo	...	Cora (as Malouh Crisologo)
Emilio Garcia	...	William
Jhong Hilario	...	Rigor
Rita Iringan	...	Coleen
Patricia Ysmael	...	Ale (as Patricia Ismael)
Andrew Miguel	...	Kenneth
Paolo Paraiso	...	Luis
Keanna Reeves	...	Selya

Storyline

Four men, four stories, all intersect in Manila. Episode one is about Ariel, a con-man. Episode two is about Boy, an expectant father. In the third episode, Ronald goes to Manila to sell a building. And in the fourth story Baste saves his sister from Ariel.

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Plot Keywords:

theater | baby | shampoo | internet café | beaten | 

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Details

Country:

Philippines

Language:

Filipino Tagalog

Release Date:

18 July 2009 (Philippines)

Also Known As:

Squalor

Filming Locations:

Arranque Market, Claro M. Recto Avenue, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinemalaya Foundation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Mga babae sa Isla Azul (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Akin Ka Na"
Music by Jojo Espino
Lyrics by Rochelle Borromeo
Performed by Jek Gerald Manuel of I Axe Band

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