
Afternoon
2007


“In life, you only need one true friend.”
9 votes
Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.
Director
Jun Robles LanaWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
Tagalog
Budget
$11K
Revenue
$35K
Production Companies
Bwakaw embarks upon the life’s journey of Mang Rene, a cranky old homosexual man. I’ve seen other gay movies but this is so far the most natural, every-day-scene, or could-be-my-neighbor kind of setting. The dialogues and the delivery of lines are so natural that it didn’t feel scripted at all. But of course! This was a powerhouse cast! Led by none other than one of the greatest actors that has ever graced the Philippine Cinema – Mr. Eddie Garcia himself! Add to that another classical icon in the industry – Ms. Armida Siguion-Reyna. Now, who could possibly top these two actors who are…
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