Ricky Davao

Meet the last of the professional mourners of Manila's Chinatown. These are the crying ladies - three women who decide to accept a part-time job to be the professional mourners for a traditional Chinese funeral for the late George Washington Chua. A heartwarming comedy, Crying Ladies sheds light on the struggles and little dreams of ordinary people living in the back streets of Chinatown. (Unitel Films)

A complex film within a film that attempts to explore the myth of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal, director Mike De Leon's study in manufactured mythology attempts to explore the life of Rizal while simultaneously investigating his influence on modern Philippine society. (Fandango)

In the distant year of 2000,two (count them) alien dudes from Mars "arouse panic" on the futuristic streets of Manila. Meanwhile a team of futuristic cops (they got headsets) try to bust Drago the drogbaron (a cameo by Melvin Wong). And on the other end of the town a comical gay geezer infected with AIDS try to commit suicide. Somehow these three subplots merge and the laughs begin. (themoviedb.org)

Dobol Trobol is about Macario, an aging chef/security officer in an exclusive resort. Macario left his home due to frustration from his nagging wife, Gabriela. With the help of his best friend, he stayed at his resort to be a chef. Along came Arthur. He joins a gang hoping for a job. But to his surprise, it's a job set for robbery. (imdb)

The lovely and lethal Yukari Oshima stars in one of her rarest action/crime movie shot in the Philippines! Many scenes of the movie FATAL CHASE (1992) have been incorporated to this film. (ioffer)

Lupin (Richard Gutierrez) is a veteran thief trained by his father Duroy (Tirso Cruz III) in the art of stealing from a young age. But after meeting his girlfriend Angelie (Abby Cruz), Lupin sought to turn over a new leaf by quitting his job as a thief and then marrying her. Upon learning of this, Duroy, fearing of losing his greatest asset, secretly connived with the Maskardo Gang to ruin his son's dreams by assassinating Angelie during her wedding with Lupin. (animenewsnetwork.com)

A story inspired by actual events in a Filipino prison, the struggles that inmates experience and their quest to feel human again. This riveting feature film about redemption follows Frank Parish (Patrick Bergin), a retired US fireman and philanthropist who finds himself wrongly accused of murder and jailed in the Philippines. (imdb)

When his son is kidnapped, a government official has to find the money to meet the ransom request. (imdb)

A powerful politician enforces her ideal lifestyle to the masses. Causing dismay to the public, she founds a way to handle it.

Lia Marquez (Bea Alonzo) is a simple lass who is set to marry Cebu's most eligible bachelor Philip Cordero (Paulo Avelino), who is currently running to clinch the mayoral position after his father's term ends. However, things get complicated when Lia's ex-boyfriend Wado dela Costa (Derek Ramsay) returns to work for them in a project that will help Philip win the elections. Inevitably, feelings resurface and doubts arise.

Just as Joee girl (Shaina Magdayao) and Joey boy (Matteo Guidicelli) start a relationship, they gain a new roommate - a baby. Though he isn't the father, Joey boy accepts Joee girl's baby as his own, loving and caring for it unconditionally. But when you're young and just starting in life, things are bound to be difficult. Will their love be enough to keep them together? Or will life's challenges prove to be too tough to overcome?

When the Stray Cats entered the scene in the 80s, rockabilly was hot. Grease quiffs and tattoos were the outside badges; upright drums and bass the characteristic instruments. Includes two performances in Germany: one in 1981 in Cologne and one in 1983 at the Loreley that were recorded by WDR. These are genuine recordings that make the trio's sound still accessible today. (imdb)

Though widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to cover up his error. Unbeknownst to his dad, Rex witnessed the event, too. As the two separately wrestle with their consciences, the neighbors find out and chaos soon ensues. (imdb)

A young woman is apprehended and held by police when they suspect that she is possessed by a demon.

SRR 12's first episode "Mamanyiika" plays on the words "mama" and "manyika" which literally means "mother doll". The story of a possessed doll is being starred by Shaina Magdayao, child star Elijah Alejo and Ricky Davao. Directed by Zoren Legaspi, it also features Jackie Lou Blanco, Malou Crisologo, Rita Avila, Jed Madela, and Mahal as the voice of the doll. Carmina Villarroel has a cameo role in the episode. Sometimes referred to as "Isla", Topel Lee takes the helm of SRR XII's second episode,

Lio, quiet and withdrawn, finds it difficult to connect with others due to his condition: face-blindness, and an inability to recognize and remember faces. He then meets Shana, a beautifully free spirit who changes his life.

Rosa, Candy, and Lisa are Interpol officers trained to stage an offensive war against international drug smugglers. However, Rosa is forced against her will to carry out this killing assignment by the ambitious Chan, who had saved her life. This forces Rosa to hunt down the enemies before she becomes the hunted herself. Merciless combat action and high-flying kickboxing from Oshima prove that this “Guardian Angel” can be devilishly fearless!

Isabel, Clara and Lando are childhood friends separated by fate. Isabel is a naive provincial lass, while Clara is a liberated city girl who has gone wild after her mother's death. (imdb)

Three poor girls from the provinces of the Philippines are lured to the big city. In Manila they are tricked to work in the sex trade. (imdb)