The Debut

2002, Movie, NR, 89 mins

The Debut: Review

A labor of love for Filipino-American filmmakers Gene Cajayon and John Manal Castro, this comedy-drama pivots on the classic disparity between the values and aspirations of immigrant parents and their American-raised children. High-school senior Ben Mercado (Dante Basco) has a scholarship to UCLA, but wants to attend Cal Arts and pursue a career in animation. His old-fashioned father, Roland (Tirso Cruz III), doesn't understand why his son is wasting so much time and money in... read more leave a comment

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THE DEBUT

The Debut movie trailer - starring Gina Alajar, Rawlins Apilado, Bernadette Balagtas, Dante Basco, Darion Basco. Directed by Gene Cajayon. Genre: Drama Rating: R
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Length: 00:32
Posted: 3/17/2008