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The Bit Player (2013)

The Bit Player (2013)

Drama Comedy

There are no small roles. Only bit players.

Release Date: 2013, August 14
Directors: Jeffrey Jeturian
Countries: Philippines
Production: Quantum Films, Cinemalaya Foundation, Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Cast: Ruby Ruiz, Antonette Garcia, Cherry Pie Picache, Erlinda Villalobos, Tom Rodriguez, Piolo Pascual, Eula Valdez, Vilma Santos, Tart Carlos, Marian Rivera, Cherie Gil, Rex Lantano

Overview:

A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.

Keywords:

suffering injustice philippines extra filming miserable big break worker exploitation behind the lens