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Jul 15, 2010 · Manila Skies: Directed by Raymond Red. With Raul Arellano, John Arcilla, Ronnie Lazaro, Soliman Cruz. Inspired by a true news account, this is the astounding story of a lone deranged hijacker who has struggled to survive in the chaos of modern Philippine society.
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Movie:Manila SkiesFilipino:HimpapawidDirector: Raymond RedWriter: Raymond RedA deranged man, pushed to the edge of insanity by the struggles of his everyday life, hijacks a Philippine airplane.
Nov 23, 2018 · Generally speaking, “Manila Skies” is an angry film, one whose feelings of discomfort and unease fills the atmosphere of every frame. In a scene strongly reminiscent of Martin Scorsese's “Taxi Driver” we witness the inescapable truth which surrounds people like Raul every day, a reality defined by filth, violence and the TV footage ...
Dec 2, 2009 · Manila Skies — Film Review. Loosely based on a news event, Raymond Red's "Manila Skies" is an allegorical tale of a homesick urban laborer who follows Icarus in his grandiose...
In Manila Skies, Red wonders what drives someone to such an absurd deed and at the same time why his land just doesn't make progress. According to a news item in the film, 80% of the population lives in poverty.
Dec 1, 2009 · TOKYO — Loosely based on a news event, Raymond Red’s “Manila Skies” is an allegorical tale of a homesick urban laborer who follows Icarus in his grandiose attempt to...
A desperate labourer becomes first a criminal, then the world’s most improbable aircraft hijacker, in Raymond Red’s oddly beautiful and dream-like drama.