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Philippine drama film

Balahibong Pusa
Directed byYam Laranas
Screenplay byYam Laranas
Story by
  • Jay Abello
  • Uro Q. Dela Cruz
  • Erik Matti
  • Mark Querubin
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyYam Laranas
Edited byManet Dayrit
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
company		Viva Films
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • January 10, 2001 (2001-01-10)
Running time101 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Balahibong Pusa is a 2001 Philippine neo noir crime drama film cinematographed and directed by Yam Laranas on his directorial debut. The film stars Joyce Jimenez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Julio Diaz, Jay Manalo and Rica Peralejo.

The story centers on a young woman Sarah (Jimenez) whose mother Vivian (Oropesa) new suitor Michael (Julio Diaz) is someone she is not fond of running for comfort to her boyfriend Michael (Jay Manalo) the tension even worsens when Michael’s daughter Becky (Peralejo) falls for Michael.

Cast

  • Joyce Jimenez as Sarah
  • Elizabeth Oropesa as Vivian
  • Julio Diaz as Michael
  • Jay Manalo as Nick
  • Rica Peralejo as Becky
  • Josie Galvez as Yaya Aning
  • R.J. Leyran as Dave
  • Lucy Quinto as Land Lady
  • Phillip Lazaro as Jewel
  • Doming Olivar as Wilbert
  • Jon Antonio as Jungkey
  • Angel Barcena as Mang Angel
  • George Shoemaker as Mang Toto
  • Charisse Leviste as Tricia
  • Jenny Velasco as Candy
  • Ging Yambao as Printing Press Manager
  • Carmen del Rosario as Mildred
  • Malou Enero as Fatima

References

  1. Vera, Noel (2005). Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema. BigO Books. pp. 137–138. ISBN 9789810531850. Retrieved February 25, 2023 – via Google Books.
  2. Vera, Noel (January 12, 2001). "Milk and Pussy". Big-O-Zine. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. "A sexier Joyce sa 2001". The Philippine Star. December 19, 2000. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  4. Abunda, Boy (December 25, 2000). "Direk Yam takes a bow". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  5. Abunda, Boy (January 10, 2001). "What makes direk Yam different?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  6. Francisco, Butch (January 13, 2001). "Two films to choose from". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

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Films directed by Yam Laranas
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