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Tribu

"Every night, juvenile tribes prowl the streets of Tondo."

July 20, 2007 1h 35m

Originally released in 2007. Tribu is a crime/drama film. directed by Jim Libiran.

Starring Karl Eigger Balingit, Charena Escala, and Havy Bagatsing

Synopsis

In the darker side of Manila-by-night, tribes of youthful gangsters roam the streets in search of quick fixes and precarious thrills. World-weary Tondo throbs to the beat of of hiphop and freestyle gangsta rap, and to the scents and sensations of drugs and sex and violence. We witness this crepus-cular underworld through the eyes of ten-year-old Ebet. We follow him as he witnesses the deadly lives of teen age gang members in Tondo and the events that lead to their explosive confrontation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 20, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
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Language TL Original language
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Country Philippines Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TL

Production Companies

  • Cinemalaya Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tribu about?

In the darker side of Manila-by-night, tribes of youthful gangsters roam the streets in search of quick fixes and precarious thrills. World-weary Tondo throbs to the beat of of hiphop and freestyle...

Who directed Tribu?

Tribu was directed by Jim Libiran.

How long is Tribu?

Tribu has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was Tribu released?

Tribu was released on July 20, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tribu?

The main cast of Tribu includes Karl Eigger Balingit, Charena Escala, Havy Bagatsing, Young Cent, Resty Perez.