Title: Pedrito Masangkay: Walang Bakas Na Iniiwan
Genre: Action | Biography | Crime | Thiller | Drama
Runtime: 1h 33m
Released: 5 October 1994
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Francis Posadas
Writer:
Production Company: 1st Films (First Films) • Viva Films
Synopsis: In the picturesque province of Sorsogon, nestled among lush greenery and the gentle rustle of coconut trees, lived a man named Pedrito Masangkay. This enigmatic character, played by the remarkable Ian Veneracion, was a complex human being plagued by the torments of mental illness. His restless mind, like a stormy sea, harboured not one but two distinct personalities.
Pedrito's journey began in a small, tight-knit town where the weight of his dark deeds hung heavy in the air. A series of gruesome murders had weighed on his conscience and left him without refuge. The walls of his hometown, once a source of comfort and familiarity, now seemed to close in around him, suffocating him under the weight of his transgressions.
Driven by a desperate need for comfort and a chance at redemption, Pedrito sought refuge in the picturesque town of Maybula. Here, amid unknown faces and whispers of a new beginning, he hoped to escape the law's relentless persecution. Little did he know that fate had another plan in store for him.
In Maybula, Pedrito's path crossed with that of Jenny, a woman whose heart overflowed with unshakable love for him, despite the peculiarities that defined him. Beth Tamayo breathed life into this character, imbuing her with a tender vulnerability that reflected the depth of her affection. Jenny's unwavering commitment became a beacon in Pedrito's otherwise turbulent life.
But life, in its cruel and capricious nature, seemed determined to test Pedrito's resolve. The battle raging within him, a bitter battle between his two characters, threatened to swallow him whole. As if these internal conflicts weren't enough, the outside world proved just as bad. The scornful looks and callous abuse he endured from others only exacerbated his fragile mental state.
It was this relentless onslaught of adversity that made Pedrito's road to recovery difficult. The weight of his grief, coupled with the burden of his past, became an insurmountable obstacle. Trapped in the labyrinth of his own mind, Pedrito found himself at the precipice of reason, and his actions unwittingly resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
In this tale of darkness and redemption, Pedrito Masangkay's existence became a tapestry woven with threads of tragedy and hope. As he navigated the dangerous waters of his own psyche, he longed for a glimmer of light that would lead him to salvation. Only time will tell if he can defeat the demons that have tormented him or if he will forever be trapped in the clutches of his own madness.
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ACTOR |
ROLE |
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Ian Veneracion |
Pedrito Mangsakay |
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Cristina Gonzales |
Charing |
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Beth Tamayo |
Jennifer |
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Andy Poe |
Capt. Briones |
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Dick Israel |
Sarmiento |
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Karen Timbol |
Torres |
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Subas Herrero |
Jose |
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Perla Bautista |
Caridad |
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Danny Labra |
Boy Scout |
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Michael Alano |
Santos |
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Mikee Villanueva |
Nurse |
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Royce Subido |
Toto |
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Francesca Baun |
Jeng Jeng |
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Dexter Doria |
Emily |
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Ben Sagmit |
Boyong |
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Odette Khan |
Insane Woman |
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Ernie Zarate |
Psychiatrist |
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Robert Talby |
Pedrito's Uncle |
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Leleng Ubaldo |
Prospero |
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Penggot |
Postman |
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Leo Lazaro |
Policeman |
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Gerry Roman |
Policeman |
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Jeric Vasquez |
Policeman |
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Ben Romano |
Policeman |
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Dave Moreno |
Policeman |
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Kiko Palmos |
Policeman |
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Pol Bermundo |
Policeman |
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Conrado Belen |
Policeman |
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Frank Young |
Policeman |
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Robert Miller |
Prisoner |
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Usman Hassim |
Prisoner |
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Joe Andrade |
Prisoner |
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Rene Balan |
Prisoner |
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Rey Abella |
Prisoner |
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Garry Trono |
Prisoner |
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Jinky Reyes |
Rape Victim |
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Vic Santos |
Rapist |
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Alex Flores |
Rapist |
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Jack Silva |
Rapist |
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Ronnie Francisco |
Doctor |
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Lito Martinez |
Doctor |
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Emily Gomez |
Nurse |
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Ayen Shoemaker |
Nurse |
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Benny Cheng |
Patient |
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Tito Hilario |
Patient |
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Edu Ling |
Patient |
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Jimmy Darrin Jackson III |
Patient |
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Frank Morales |
Patient |
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT |
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Music by : |
Marita Manuel |
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CINEMATOGRAPHER DEPARTMENT: |
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Cinematography By: |
Rosendo Buenaseda |
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VISUAL EFFECTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Rolly Santiago |
titles and opticals |
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STUNTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Ben Romano |
fight director |
Trailer:
