Ilusyon
Originally released in 2005. Ilusyon is a drama film. directed by Ellen Ramos.
Starring Yul Servo, Jennifer Lee, and JC Parker
Synopsis
Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still apparent, Ilusyon tells the story of Miguel, a young man from the countryside, who decides to visit his father, Pablo, a Modernist painter in Manila. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his father has decided to leave for the province but he opted to stay in Manila for a vacation. One day, he meets Stella, a nude model originally scheduled to pose for Miguel's father. Struck by her beauty, Miguel does the unthinkable - he pretends to be his father the painter. Developing a relationship based on a lie, things turn for the worse as Stella begets a strange skin disease that turns off Miguel. Surrounded by strange characters - a talking cow, a talkative mailman and a nosy landlady - Miguel is driven into a frenzy realization about beauty, lust, love and being true to oneself. An ambiguous ending underlines the surreal tone of the film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
1.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Viva Digital
- Pelipula Productions
- Pollen Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ilusyon about?
Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still apparent, Ilusyon tells the story of Miguel, a young man from the countryside, who decides to visit his fathe...
Who directed Ilusyon?
Ilusyon was directed by Ellen Ramos.
How long is Ilusyon?
Ilusyon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Ilusyon released?
Ilusyon was released on January 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ilusyon?
The main cast of Ilusyon includes Yul Servo, Jennifer Lee, JC Parker, Ronnie Lazaro, Bella Flores.