Harry leaves Olongapo, the former site of American bases, with his best friend James. They end up in Manila where they soon find work as macho dancers in a gay bar run by Mama Odette. Harry has a troubled past -- his American father used to pimp him and his mother, Betty. When his father accidentally killed his mother, Harry struck out on his own. He made a vow to kill his father.
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Rodel Velayo
Harry
Also in
Tikim
Bakat
Leonardo Litton
James
Also in
Talong
Tikim
Elizabeth Oropesa
Betty
Also in
The Killing of Satan
Impostora
Raymond Bagatsing
Mario
Known for
1898: Our Last Men in the Philippines
Cherry Pie Picache
Aileen
Known for
Batang Quiapo
Gino Ilustre
Michael
Also in
Anakan Mo Ako
Linggo Lang ang Pahinga... Dapat Lang!
Nini Jacinto
Brenda
Also in
Talong
Pukyutan
Joel Lamangan
Odette
Known for
Insiang
Joonee Gamboa
Miong
Known for
Missing in Action
Manila in the Claws of Light
Mel Chionglo Director · Ricky Lee Screenplay Jess Navarro Editor
First release March 10, 1999 · Produced in Philippines
Production
Seiko Films
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Philippines
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Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · March 10, 1999
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