Film

Bente

2009 · Drama

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.

Richard Gomez

Roman

Jinggoy Estrada

Arnie

Iza Calzado

Dina

Snooky Serna

Jenny

Emilio Garcia

Mayor

Glaiza de Castro

Reese

Aldred Gatchalian

Mervin

Joem Bascon

Erwin

Mikee Lee

Randy

Jace Flores

Gary

Madeleine Nicolas

Reese's Mother

Benedict Campos

Mervin's Cousin

Ryan Eigenmann

Caloy

• Mel ChiongloDirector
• Ricky LeeWriter

Release date

July 8, 2009

Status

Released

Original language

Filipino

Genres

Drama

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