American Adobo

2001

Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert.

Laurice Guillen
1h 44m
September 29, 2001 · United States of America, Philippines

Overview

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).

Details

Status: Released
Release date: September 29, 2001
Original language: Filipino
Spoken languages: Tagalog
Countries: United States of America, Philippines
Production: Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions,Unitel Classics
Cast: Paolo Montalbán,Lorli Villanueva,Jason Verdadero,Traci Ann Wolfe,Martha Millan,Hyacinth Nier,Christopher de Leon,Sandy Andolong,Jim Edward Castellvi,Cherry Pie Picacheand 14 more
Director: Laurice Guillen
Writer: Vincent R. Nebrida
Producer: Vincent R. Nebrida,Charo Santos,Tony Gloria,Steve Max Grenyo,Kevin J. Foxe
Cinematography: Lee Briones-Meily
Music: Nonong Buencamino
Budget: $344
Revenue: $342,855
Homepage: Official site
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