Genre: Action | Romance | Crime
Run Time: 1h 47m
Released: 20 May, 1992
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Junn P. Cabreira
Production: OctoArts Films
In the bustling city of Manila, amid chaotic streets and vibrant culture, lived a little boy named Roberto “Boboy” Salonga. With his fiery determination, Boboy was a force to be reckoned with. However, his path was not easy as he often found himself entangled in a web of problems within his school.
Boboy's controversial family background, shrouded in secrets and rumors, casts a shadow over his every move. The name Salonga, synonymous with fame and infamy, was a heavy burden for the little boy. Yet he refused to let it define him. Instead, he accepted his inheritance, even if it meant facing the consequences that came with it.
His hot-blooded personality, a trait he inherited from his father, was both a blessing and a curse. It ignited a fire within him, fueled his ambitions and pushed him forward. However, this also proved to be a double-edged sword, often leading him astray and causing him to clash with authority figures.
Boboy's father, a man who had seen his fair share of hardships and trodden the dangerous paths of the road, could not help but draw parallels between his son and the famous Asiong, a figure who had left an indelible mark on the city's history. . The similarity between their personalities was uncanny, a testament to the powerful bloodline that ran through Boboy's veins.
Despite his best efforts, Boboy's run-ins with the law were not always his fault. Circumstances beyond his control seemed to conspire against him, driving him deeper into the depths of trouble. But amid the chaos and unrest, there was a glimmer of hope. Boboy's unwavering determination and resilience will serve as his guide and lead him into a future yet to be written.
In the far reaches of his imagination, the idea of becoming a gangster similar to the infamous Asiong is a mere imagination, a fleeting thought that can never truly take root deep in his consciousness. No, his hopes lie elsewhere, for he has a deep admiration for his father, a quiet reverence that permeates his entire being. The Patriarch, symbol of strength and resilience, is the embodiment of all that is virtuous and honorable in his young eyes.
But as the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, a feeling of disillusionment invades his soul, casting a shadow over the once bright and hopeful dreams that danced in his heart. It is neither his father nor his family's fault, for they worked tirelessly, their sweat and tears mingling with the land of their beloved Tondo, a place that became both their refuge and their prison.
The weight of their situation, the oppressive grip of poverty and despair weigh on him and threaten to suffocate his spirit. He longs for a life beyond the confines of their humble abode, a life that transcends the boundaries of their social status. The world beckons him, his lure is tempting and irresistible and promises a future full of limitless opportunities and possibilities.
But unfortunately fate, this capricious mistress, has other plans for the young Boboy. In a cruel twist of fate, he is excluded from the very institution that was supposed to nourish his spirit and shape his future. Adrift in the vast sea of uncertainty, he feels vulnerable and sensitive to the siren song of the streets where misguided gangsters roam with reckless abandon.
Here, amid chaos and anarchy, Boboy finds himself caught in a web of danger and deceit. The lure of quick wealth and easy power proves to be a seductive force and draws him further and further into the clutches of the underworld. The once innocent boy with his dreams of a better life becomes a mere pawn in a game of survival, his innocence slowly eroded by the harsh realities on the street.
So unfolds Boboy's journey, a tale of broken dreams and broken promises, a cautionary tale about the dangers that await those who dare to dream beyond the limits of their circumstances. Will he succumb to the darkness that surrounds him, or will he find the inner strength to rise above the ashes and forge a new path, one that defies society's expectations and embraces power and redemption? Only time can tell.
Cast: Jeric Raval, Monica Herrera, Vic Vargas, Mark Gil, Rina Reyes, Francis Magalona, Jennifer Mendoza, Ronel Victor, Ali Sotto, Dick Israel, Kevin Delgado
Also Starring: Mike Castillo, Jason Roman, Gerald Ejercito, Jet Gavino, Mikko Manson, Ernie Ortega, Jimmy Reyes, Ernie Forte, Vic Belaro, Jerry Acosta
Production Designer: Manny Espolong
Cinematographer: Rudy Dino
Fight Instructor: Larry Esguerra
Film Editor: Joe Solo
Musical Director: Mon Del Rosario
Sound Effects: Demetrio Velasquez
Sound Supervision: Rolly Ruta
Story, Research and Screenplay: Jojo Lapus
Associate Producer: Kess Burias
Supervising Producer: Arte R Ilacad
Producer: Simon C. Ongpin
Executive Producer: Orly R. Ilacad
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