Where I Am King
2014 Filipino comedy film
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Where I Am King (Tagalog: Hari ng Tondo) is a 2014 Philippine comedy film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. It was selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
Directed byCarlos Siguion-Reyna
Written byBibeth Orteza
StarringRobert Arevalo
Release date
- August 2, 2014
| Where I Am King | |
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| Directed by | Carlos Siguion-Reyna |
| Written by | Bibeth Orteza |
| Starring | Robert Arevalo |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Synopsis
Ricardo, a wealthy elderly man is on a brink of brancruptcy. He was forced to sell his remaining real estate assets and returns to Tondo, a placed where he grew up. Along the way, he invites his spoiled grandchildren to live with him in Alapaap, a decrepit building which he owns. Richards hopes to teach his grandchildren the hardship of life, develop a thick skin and grow as responsible adults.
Cast
- Robert Arevalo as Ricardo Villena
- Liza Lorena as Melissa
- Rez Cortez as Boyong
- Aiza Seguerra as Tambay
- Cris Villonco as Anna
- Ciara Sotto as Battered girlfriend
- Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Ricky
- Eric Quizon as Daniel
- Ali Sotto as Olivia
- Audie Gemora as Julio
