Manila: Under the Spell of Neon Lights

Lino Brocka
Hilda Koronel, Bembol Roco, Joko S. Salvador, Johnny Delgado
1975
Philippines
Completed
Filipino
125 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asMaynila: Sa mga kuko ng liwanag,is aPhilippinesProducerwomen sex,At1975Released in year
。The dialogue language isFilipino,Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。
Country youth Julio arrives in Manila, enduring low wages at a construction site while searching for his childhood sweetheart. However, this cruel city seems to have set a trap, and for survival and for the woman he loves, Julio must gamble everything and pay the price. A classic work by a prestigious Filipino director that deeply analyzes society, boldly depicting male sex workers and blending popular storytelling with techniques from Italian neorealism and American film noir, it is hailed as one of the most significant works in the history of Philippine cinema.