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Loss of Innocence
Loss of Innocence

Loss of Innocence

Genres

Drama

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The title "Binyag" translates to 'loss of innocence,' and this little-known film from the Philippenes shows, very effectively, the process in which one young person loses his own innocence. A boy living a quiet, picturesque life in the Filipino province, spending his days swimming in the sea, is offered a job as a "film star" when a shady "talent scout" visits his small village. He promises the naive Leo that he can "make him a star." Leo, excited at the idea of escaping his seemingly mundane life, accepts the offer, thus beginning his journey to the city of Manila, where he will learn some hard facts about the world he lives in.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

64 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

08 October 2008

Country

Philippines

Cast

Ran Domingo

Ran Domingo

Leo

Paolo Rivero

Paolo Rivero

Ynez Veneracion

Ynez Veneracion

Milagring

Simon Ibarra

Simon Ibarra

Kenjie Garcia

Kenjie Garcia

Lou Veloso

Lou Veloso

Mely Soriano

Mely Soriano

Darry Dela Cruz

Darry Dela Cruz

Nomer Sadiasa

Nomer Sadiasa

Melon Antonio

Melon Antonio

Rene Clarido

Rene Clarido

Demie Aldave

Demie Aldave

Ike Sadiasa

Ike Sadiasa

Alondra Catabay

Alondra Catabay

Marvin Canetes

Marvin Canetes

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