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Batang West Side (2001)

Batang West Side (2001)

Drama Crime Mystery

A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.

Release Date: 2001, December 15
Directors: Lav Diaz
Countries: Philippines
Production: Hinabing Pangarap Productions, JMCN
Cast: Joel Torre, Art Acuña, Gina Alajar, Angel Aquino, Gloria Diaz, Yul Servo, Ahmed Aly, Arianne Recto, Allan Santos, Raul Arellano, Joseph Pe, Antonio Tomahawk

Overview:

When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his death reveals the struggles of the Filipino-American community, including the horrifying effects of methamphetamine on its youth.

Keywords:

dreams new york city murder grief new jersey independent film mother son relationship guilt grandfather grandson relationship murder investigation crime scene boyfriend girlfriend relationship philippines nyc subway immigrant family filipino methamphetamine diaspora ailing mother jersey city