Bente

Bente

Drama | July 8, 2009

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.

Bente

Drama | July 8, 2009

Bente
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.
Producers APT Entertainment, Sine Direk, Directors Guild of the Philippines
Original title Bente
Directors Mel Chionglo
Writers Ricardo Lee

Cast

Richard Gomez

as Roman

Jinggoy Estrada

as Arnie

Iza Calzado

as Dina

Snooky Serna

as Jenny

Emilio Garcia

as Mayor

Glaiza de Castro

as Reese

Aldred Gatchalian

as Mervin

Joem Bascon

as Erwin

Mikee Lee

as Randy

Jace Flores

as Gary

Madeleine Nicolas

as Reese's Mother

Benedict Campos

as Mervin's Cousin

Ryan Eigenmann

as Caloy