Batang West Side
2001·Philippines·315 min.
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A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.
DirectorLav Diaz
ScreenwriterLav Diaz
MusicJoey Ayala
CinematographyMiguel V. Fabie III
CastYul Servo·Joel Torre·Gloria Diaz·Angel Aquino·Priscilla Almeda·Raul Arellano·Arthur Acuña·Ruben Tizon·Jomar Roldan·Michelle Salvador·Ged Merino·Joseph Pe·Malik Walton·Luis Salvador·Arianne RectoShow all
Original titleBatang West Side