Manila: Under the Grip of Neon Lights

This film (drama)Also known asMaynila: Sa mga kuko ng liwanag，is aPhilippinesProducerwomen sex，At1975Released in year 。The dialogue language isFilipino Filipino，Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。

Rural youth Julio arrives in Manila, enduring low wages at a construction site while searching for his childhood sweetheart. However, this cruel city seems to be ensnared in a web of challenges. For survival and for the woman he loves, Julio must risk everything and pay the price. A classic work by a renowned Filipino director that deeply analyzes society, boldly depicting male prostitutes and homosexuals. The narrative blends Italian neo-realism with American film noir techniques, hailed as the most significant work in the history of Philippine cinema.