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Mano po

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  • 1h 50m
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Mano po (2002)
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During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, a young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couple's children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixt... Read allDuring the Chinese Revolution in 1949, a young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couple's children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly-cultured people are the ances... Read allDuring the Chinese Revolution in 1949, a young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couple's children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly-cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of ... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
88
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  • Director
    • Joel Lamangan
  • Writers
    • Roy Iglesias(story)
    • Lily Y. Monteverde(story)
  • Stars
    • Maricel Soriano
    • Richard Gomez
    • Kris Aquino
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  • Director
    • Joel Lamangan
  • Writers
    • Roy Iglesias(story)
    • Lily Y. Monteverde(story)
  • Stars
    • Maricel Soriano
    • Richard Gomez
    • Kris Aquino
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    • 5User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 17 nominations

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    Maricel Soriano
    Maricel Soriano
    • Vera Goas Vera Go
    Richard Gomez
    Richard Gomez
    • Rafas Raf
    Kris Aquino
    Kris Aquino
    • Juliet Go-Coas Juliet Go-Co
    Ara Mina
    Ara Mina
    • Richelle Goas Richelle Go
    Eddie Garcia
    Eddie Garcia
    • Don Luis Goas Don Luis Go
    Tirso Cruz III
    Tirso Cruz III
    • Daniel Goas Daniel Go
    Eric Quizon
    Eric Quizon
    • Joseph Coas Joseph Co
    Cogie Domingo
    Cogie Domingo
    • Young Luisas Young Luis…
    Jay Manalo
    Jay Manalo
    • Emerson Lauas Emerson Lau
    Gina Alajar
    Gina Alajar
    • Gina Goas Gina Go
    Amy Austria
    Amy Austria
    • Linda Goas Linda Go
    Boots Anson-Roa
    Boots Anson-Roa
    • Elisa Goas Elisa Go
    • (as Boots Anson Roa)
    Maxene Magalona
    Maxene Magalona
    • Young Elisaas Young Elisa
    Alan Paule
    Alan Paule
    • Tonyoas Tonyo
    • (as Allan Paule)
    Jim Pebanco
    Jim Pebanco
    • Mikeas Mike
    Richard Quan
    Richard Quan
    • Joey Yangas Joey Yang
    Carlo Maceda
    • Jimmy Goas Jimmy Go
    Nanding Josef
    Nanding Josef
    • Gen. Dioscoro Blancoas Gen. Dioscoro Blanco
    • Director
      • Joel Lamangan
    • Writers
      • Roy Iglesias(story) (screenplay)
      • Lily Y. Monteverde(story)
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    During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, a young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couple's children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly-cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families. —regal
    • two word title
    • year 1949
    • chinese revolution
    • copra trader
    • dysfunctional family
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      The role played by Ara Mina was initially intended for 'Assunta De Rossi' who was forced to withdraw from the project. Ara Mina's role then went to Kris Aquino.
    • Goofs
      Toward the end when the family supposedly goes to China, the temple where they are in is actually Ma Tsu Temple somewhere in the north of the Philippines near Baguio. It's a famous devotee temple.
    • Connections
      Featured in 30th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines 2004 Awards Night (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Ako't Ikaw
      (Solo Version)

      Music & Lyrics by Von De Guzman

      Performed by Gary Valenciano

      Through the courtesy of GV Productions, Inc. and Manila Genesis Entertainment & Management, Inc.

    User reviews5

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    8/10
    It may be just a soap opera, but WOW what a soap opera!
    The first Mano Po film (there are 3, so far) is considered by many to be a uniquely Filipino story, of interest mostly to Filipinos. To that I say, nonsense. I'm a white American, grandchild of immigrants to America, and I found much to identify with. Plus, the elements of the story that were strange to me were absolutely fascinating in the way they illuminated the Chinese/Filipino experience of one family in the Philippines. It is well shot and exceptionally well written. Okay, it's been justly criticized as being "just a soap opera." But So what? "Gone With The Wind" can also be called a soap opera, but it is well worth seeing again and again. I liked Mano Po so much I bought it on DVD and have viewed it several times. However, remember this is Mano Po 1. It is superior to the sequels. I recommend it highly.
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    • puedeba2004
    • Nov 25, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2002 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
      • Hokkien
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Mano Po 1: My Family
    • Filming locations
      • Metro Manila, Philippines
    • Production company
      • Regal Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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