Drama ·Crime ·Mystery · Philippines · 2001 · 5h 1m

Batang West Side

Director

Cast

Yul Servo as Hanzel Harana Joel Torre as Juan Mijares Gloria Diaz as Lolita Fordham Priscilla Almeda as Dolores Art Acuña as Bartolo Ruben Tizon as Abdon

Crew

Miguel V. Fabie III — Director of Photography Ronald Allan Dale — Editor Joey Ayala — Original Music Composer Lav Diaz — Screenplay Joey Gosiengfiao — Producer Cesar Hernando — Production Design

Tagline

A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.

Synopsis

When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his death reveals the struggles of the Filipino-American community, including the horrifying effects of methamphetamine on its youth.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Lav Diaz Director Miguel V. Fabie III Director of Photography Ronald Allan Dale Editor Joey Ayala Original Music Composer Lav Diaz Screenplay Joey Gosiengfiao Producer Cesar Hernando Production Design

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