The Masseur (Filipino: Masahista) is a 2005 Filipino psychological drama film[1] co-story and directed by Brillante Mendoza in his directorial debut.[2] This film is about a young man who gives massages to gay men in Manila and had a relationship.
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| Directed by | Brillante Mendoza |
| Screenplay by | Boots Agbayani S. Pastor |
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| Based on | An original story by Ferdinand Lapus |
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| Edited by | Herbert Navasca |
| Music by | Jerrold Tarog |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Plot edit
Iliac is a young masseur who went home to Pampanga to find out that his bedridden father is dead. Iliac assists in the preparation of his father's burial including dressing his dead father up inside the morgue.
Cast edit
- Coco Martin as Iliac
- Jaclyn Jose as Naty
- Alan Paule as Alfredo/Marina Hidalgo
- Katherine Luna as Tessa
- R.U. Miranda as Lorena
- Aaron Christian Rivera as Maldon
- Arianne Camille Rivera as Faye
- Ronaldo Bertubin as Manager
- Norman Pineda as Edmond
- John Baltazar as Anthony
- Jan-el Esturco as Errand Boy
- Erlinda Cruz as Jean
- Rose Mendoza as Rose
- Mary Anne dela Cruz as Jean
- Maximiano Sultan as Rodel
- Josefina Punzalan as Funeral Parlor Directress
- Jayson Colis as Axel
- Randel Reyes as John
- Paolo Rivero as Andrew
- Kristopher King as Lester
- Marvin Bautista as Dennis
- Adan Bolivar as Gabriel
- Kim Relucio as Louie
- Jaypee Basco as Edwin
- Joe Armas as Jay
- Jetro Rafael as Ferdinand
- Joel Ilagan as Masseur
- Domineek Almoete as Client A
- Odsz Molina as Client B
- Ferdie Lapuz as Client C
- Monti Parungao as Client D
- Ino Amoyo as Client E
- Lou Veloso as Client F
- Paolo Cruz as Client G
- Orly Myco as Mason
- Janice Fernandez as Nurse
- Ador Dincol as Photographer
- Neth Mendoza as Mourner
- Jean Tubal as Mourner
- Auring Manguerra as Mourner
- Nenita Manguerra as Mourner
- Juliet Santillan as Mourner
- Brando Mendoza as Mourner
Awards edit
| Year | Film Festival/Award | Award | Category/Recipient |
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| 2006 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Movie | |
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Actor | Coco Martin |
| 2006 | Brisbane Filmfest, Australia | Interfaith Award | |
| 2005 | 58th Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland | Golden Leopard award | Video competition |
References edit
- ^ The Masseur (2005) - Brillante Mendoza | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie, retrieved 2021-08-27
- ^ Weissberg, Jay (16 August 2005). "Review: The Masseur". Variety. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
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