Bente

Bente

Bente

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Bente

2009

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Drama

Overview

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.

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13 members

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Richard Gomez

Roman

Richard Gomez

Acting

Jinggoy Estrada

Arnie

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Iza Calzado

Dina

Iza Calzado

Acting

Snooky Serna

Jenny

Snooky Serna

Acting

Emilio Garcia

Mayor

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Glaiza de Castro

Reese

Glaiza de Castro

Acting

Aldred Gatchalian

Mervin

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Joem Bascon

Erwin

Joem Bascon

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Mikee Lee

Randy

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Jace Flores

Gary

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Madeleine Nicolas

Reese's Mother

Madeleine Nicolas

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Benedict Campos

Mervin's Cousin

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Ryan Eigenmann

Caloy

Ryan Eigenmann

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