Drama · Philippines · 2020 · 12m

How to Die Young in Manila

How to Die Young in Manila poster
Director
Petersen Vargas
Cast
Elijah Canlas as Young Boy Kokoy de Santos as Street Hustler / Stranger Migs Almendras as Street Hustler Shu Calleja as Street Hustler Kych Minemoto as Street Hustler
Crew
Pong Ignacio — Director of Photography Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino — Editor Petersen Vargas — Writer Jade Castro — Writer Kaj Palanca — Writer Alemberg Ang — Producer
Synopsis

An introverted teenage boy lies to his parents that he'd sleep over at his friends'. However, he made an appointment with a random guy found on a dating app. The street is filled with dead hustlers, but nobody seems to notice these strange occurrences.

Trailer How to Die Young in Manila — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
lgbtgay thememanilashort filmboys' love (bl)compassionate
Key Collaborators
Petersen Vargas Director Pong Ignacio Director of Photography Benjamin Gonzales Tolentino Editor Petersen Vargas Writer Jade Castro Writer Kaj Palanca Writer Alemberg Ang Producer Jade Castro Producer
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