Breakaway
6.5
Robert Lim, a struggling traveling salesman and devoted single father, takes his young son to a mall for a weekend treat. Turning his back for just a minute, he realizes that his boy has disappeared. Surveillance footage shows his son being led away by an older child. When the police fail to find him, Robert takes to the back streets of Manila, uncovering the dark underworld of human trafficking.
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Cast
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Jericho Rosales
Robert Lim
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Lavender Fields
Bugoy Carino
Brian
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Shake, Rattle & Roll 13
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Smokey Manaloto
Messenger / Pimp
Known for
2 Good 2 Be True
Leo Martinez
Police Chief Galvez
Known for
On the Job
Enter the Ninja
Carmen Soo
Boss' Daughter / New Wife
Known for
Crazy Rich Asians
The Iron Heart
Nanette Inventor
School Principal
Known for
The Jewel of Section E
John Manalo
Second Son
Also in
Mara Clara
Feng Shui
Emmanuel Caro
Adult Brian Lim
No other roles listed
Marti San Juan
Teenage Kid
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Alipato: The Very Brief Life of an Ember
The Grave Bandits
Jamieson Lee
Gay Guy
Also in
12 Days to Destiny
Erwin Sanchez
Goon Leader
Jeremiah Rosales
Policeman
Also in
The Bet Collector
Baler
Ian Loreños Director · Rommel Sales Cinematographer Dempster Samarista Editor
First release December 1, 2012 · Produced in Philippines · Languages Chinese, English, Tagalog
Production
Anakim Media Productions
Production
En Again Films & Productions
Production
Digital Fusion Production
Production
CMB Film Services
Production
Philippines
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Alagwa
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
Chinese · English · Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · December 1, 2012
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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