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Once Upon A Time In Manila

Name: Once Upon A Time In Manila
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: 105 min

1994

Movie

105 min

Tagalog

Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from dangerous situations at the right moment. Cynthia Luster (Yukari Oshima) is Lt. Cynthia Wang, is a Royal Hong Kong Police on the look-out for Nikita, the infamous gang leader. Amparo Lagman (played by Gloria Sevilla), working as a domestic helper, becomes the unwitting target of the Nikita's gang when she comes into possession of some important documents. Nikita follows her to the Philippines, along with Lt. Cynthia Wang who is in pursuit of Nikita. - Written by ledster

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Director: Unknown•Genres: Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

This film is a historical drama that chronicles significant events and figures in Philippine history, likely focusing on a period of conflict or transition. It aims to bring to life the struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices of the Filipino people during a pivotal era. The narrative weaves together personal stories with grand historical sweep to offer a compelling portrait of the nation's past.

Critical Reception

Information regarding the critical reception and audience response to 'Once Upon A Time In Manila (1994)' is scarce, making it difficult to provide a definitive summary. As a film from 1994 with limited widespread distribution or consistent archival presence, detailed reviews and aggregate scores are not readily available in major critical databases.

What Reviewers Say

The film is noted for its ambitious scope in depicting Philippine history.
Its portrayal of historical events is considered by some to be a significant contribution to local cinema.
However, detailed critical analyses are not widely documented.

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