Drama ·Thriller ·Crime · Philippines · 1988 · 1h 55m

Ask the Moon

Itanong Mo sa Buwan

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Director
Chito S. Roño
Cast
Jaclyn Jose as Josie Peralta Mark Gil as Angel Asuncion Anjo Yllana as Sammy Peralta Anita Linda as Juana Tita Muñoz as Sammy's Mother Mia Gutierrez as Mrs. Asuncion
Crew
Abelardo "Dho" Hulleza — Editor Armando Lao — Screenplay Mike Miranda — Producer Leo Abaya — Production Design
Tagline

When she's bored, she's bold.

Synopsis

A robbery goes wrong and the bank's teller, Josie is abducted by lone gunman Angelito Asuncion. A few weeks pass and Josie escapes to tell a tale of terror and mayhem. She asserts to have faked falling for him in order to win his trust while Angelito surfaces to claim otherwise. Josie is not really a victim but has been his lover for some time. In fact, they planned the whole thing so they could start a new life together. Who is telling the truth?

Mood & Themes
suiciderobberyhostagetruthliebank robberphilippinesmultiple perspectivesneo-noirtestimonyrashomon effect
Key Collaborators
Chito S. Roño Director Abelardo "Dho" Hulleza Editor Armando Lao Screenplay Mike Miranda Producer Leo Abaya Production Design
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