Bulaklak ng Maynila

December. 29,1999      
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a wife and mother living in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila, where she peddles goods on the street. Azun's husband Roque (Bembol Roco) becomes involved in a burglary that goes awry, leading to a lengthy jail sentence. With few options, and needing safety and support, Azun becomes involved with Timo (Christopher De Leon), leader of a local crime syndicate. But Timo's protection does not extend to Azun's teenage daughter Ada (Angelu De Leon); Timo rapes Ada, then forces her to leave her boyfriend (Jomari Yllana) and start dancing in his strip club. When Azun learns what Timo has done to Ada, she makes plans to get her revenge.

Angelu de Leon as  Ada
Christopher de Leon as  Timo
Elizabeth Oropesa as  Azun
Jomari Yllana as  Ed
Bembol Roco as  Roque
Maureen Larrazabal as  Myrna
Perla Bautista as  Aling Rosa
Jim Pebanco as  Nando
Tony Mabesa as  Tatay
Yda Manzano as  Timo's woman

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Reviews

SunnyHello
1999/12/29

Nice effects though.

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Beanbioca
1999/12/30

As Good As It Gets

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Nayan Gough
1999/12/31

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Mandeep Tyson
2000/01/01

The acting in this movie is really good.

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