Bente

Story

Synopsis

A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.

Director

Mel Chionglo

Writers

Ricky Lee

Language

Tagalog

Country

Philippines

Release date

8 July 2009

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Richard Gomez

  Roman

• Jinggoy Estrada

  Arnie

• 

  Iza Calzado

  Dina

• 

  Snooky Serna

  Jenny

• 

  Emilio Garcia

  Mayor

• 

  Glaiza de Castro

  Reese

• Aldred Gatchalian

  Mervin

• 

  Joem Bascon

  Erwin

• Mikee Lee

  Randy

• Jace Flores

  Gary

• 

  Madeleine Nicolas

  Reese's Mother

• Benedict Campos

  Mervin's Cousin