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Bola (2012)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 35M

Director : Lemuel Lorca
Writer : Jerry Gracio

Synopsis

Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.

Actors

Kenneth Salva
Kenneth Salva
Lester
Arnel Ignacio
Arnel Ignacio
Pandy
Simon Ibarra
Simon Ibarra
Sheldon
Sofia Valdez
Sofia Valdez
Angel
Geeca Topacio
Geeca Topacio
Mika
Dustin Jose
Dustin Jose
Rito
Marx Topacio
Marx Topacio
Instructor
Rico Lazaro
Rico Lazaro
Obet
Ligaya Bustamante
Ligaya Bustamante
Melba
Jeff Luna
Jeff Luna
Basketball Player Extra
Suzette Ranillo
Suzette Ranillo
Lester's Mother
Jacob Miller
Jacob Miller
Brat

Crews

Lemuel Lorca
Lemuel Lorca
Director
Jerry Gracio
Jerry Gracio
Screenplay
Pepe Manikan
Pepe Manikan
Music Editor
Jun Pereira
Jun Pereira
Director of Photography

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