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Philippine drama film
Balahibong Pusa Directed by
Yam Laranas Screenplay by Yam Laranas Story by Jay Abello Uro Q. Dela Cruz Erik Matti Mark Querubin Produced by Starring Cinematography Yam Laranas Edited by Manet Dayrit Music by Jessie Lasaten Production company
Distributed by Viva Films Release date
January 10, 2001 (2001-01-10 )
Running time
101 minutes Country Philippines Language Filipino
Balahibong Pusa is a 2001
Philippine
neo noir
crime
drama film cinematographed and directed by
Yam Laranas on his directorial debut. The film stars
Joyce Jimenez ,
Elizabeth Oropesa ,
Julio Diaz ,
Jay Manalo and
Rica Peralejo .
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The story centers on a young woman Sarah (Jimenez) whose mother Vivian (Oropesa) new suitor Michael (Julio Diaz) is someone she is not fond of running for comfort to her boyfriend Michael (Jay Manalo) the tension even worsens when Michael’s daughter Becky (Peralejo) falls for Michael.
Cast
Joyce Jimenez as Sarah
Elizabeth Oropesa as Vivian
Julio Diaz as Michael
Jay Manalo as Nick
Rica Peralejo as Becky
Josie Galvez as Yaya Aning
R.J. Leyran as Dave
Lucy Quinto as Land Lady
Phillip Lazaro as Jewel
Doming Olivar as Wilbert
Jon Antonio as Jungkey
Angel Barcena as Mang Angel
George Shoemaker as Mang Toto
Charisse Leviste as Tricia
Jenny Velasco as Candy
Ging Yambao as Printing Press Manager
Carmen del Rosario as Mildred
Malou Enero as Fatima
References
^ Vera, Noel (2005).
Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema . BigO Books. pp. 137–138.
ISBN
9789810531850 . Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Google Books.
^ Vera, Noel (January 12, 2001).
"Milk and Pussy" . Big-O-Zine . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
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"A sexier Joyce sa 2001" .
The Philippine Star . December 19, 2000. Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ Abunda, Boy (December 25, 2000).
"Direk Yam takes a bow" .
The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ Abunda, Boy (January 10, 2001).
"What makes direk Yam different?" .
The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ Francisco, Butch (January 13, 2001).
"Two films to choose from" .
The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
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