Bente
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A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2009-07-08
Runtime: 0 mins
Director: Mel Chionglo
Writer: Ricardo Lee
Spoken language:
Genres: Drama
Original title: Bente
Production Companies: Sine Direk, APT Entertainment, Directors Guild of the Philippines
Production Countries: Philippines
Cast
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