Manoro

"The teacher."

2006 0h 57m TL

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8.1

BANGER

★8.1TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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The mountain-dwelling Aetas have been forced to settle in the lowlands by the sudden eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. With their settlements being closer to the government-funded schools of the Kapampangan townships, the Aeta children now have the opportunity to study. Jonalyn, one of the elementary school graduates of the ceremony depicted in the confused introduction and an Aeta, seeks to teach her elders to read and write a day before the National Elections. With Jonalyn's effort, the Aetas, for the very first time, have participated in the democratic process that has existed in the Philippines since the early part of the 20th century.

“The teacher.”

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Cast

Jonalyn Ablong
Jonalyn
Edgar Ablong
Father

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brillante Ma Mendoza
Writers: Ralston Jover
Languages: Tagalog
Countries: Philippines

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RUNTIME

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Tight 57-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Charliebebs Gohetia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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RUNTIME

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Jonalyn Ablong and Edgar Ablong carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The teacher.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0922499 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brillante Ma Mendoza directs. Charliebebs Gohetia cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Philippines. Dialogue in Tagalog.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 57-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Charliebebs Gohetia shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jonalyn Ablong and Edgar Ablong carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The teacher.".
7IMDB entry: tt0922499 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.