Efren Jarlego

Movies

Father Jejemon
Editor
Father Jeremiah Jerome Montes has been asked by his old friend Father Baby to help him run the parish of Parmbil. Father Jejemon, as he’s known, has a knack for connecting with the young people of the community. But as soon as he gets there, he only encounters resistance. Father Baby’s sister Violetta doesn’t seem too keen on Father Jejemon running things. Worse yet, the ruthless businessman who owns the town has his sights on demolishing the Church in order to make way for a golf course. But Father Jejemon soldiers on, helping people out and showing them a new way to do things.
Home Alone da Riber
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Rudolf is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He attempted to escape many times but was unsuccessfull, he realizes that he is in for the long haul and decides that his wife Sandra should remarry for the sake of their children Melody and Mark who have been made to believe anyway that he is already dead. Many years has been passed he was informed that the real culprit has been caught and he is being released. However, instead of being happy, he is saddened by the fact that he cannot go back to his family anymore. Nevertheless he pretends to be a piano tuner so that he can visit his children.
American Adobo
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The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).
Tar-San
Director
Taking their being fallen from the sky as the gods' omen, the babies christened as Tar and are declared heir to the chieftainship of the Agatao tribe. The tribe looks forward to Tar and San's succession, for both are amiable and magnanimous to them; but since the chieftain's evil nephew Sabukot also stakes his claim on the throne, the Agatao chieftainship becomes a prize the claimants have to win. Adventuress Jessie and her team enter the scene, declaring Tar and San to be the long-estranged grandsons of rich philanthropist Gerardo Elizondo. Tar and San are taken to the city to learn the ways of the place they are meant to belong, but no matter how hard they try to adapt, the two cannot resist the call of the wild.
Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik
Director
Company janitors Marlon, Brando, and Jack would do anything to provide for their niece Bona and their ailing grandfather.
Tik Tak Toys My Kolokotoys
Director
A Filipino comedy film by Efren Jarlego.
Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy!
Director
Bill and Clinton, are garbage collectors who struggle to finance their daily needs from their job; yet Clinton’s soft heart could not help but adopt more homeless children. Bill, who is totally against of his brother extreme charitableness always ends up accepting the children in their congested tiny home. Now Clinton finds another homeless child named Ana. As expected Bill disproves of having additional mouths to feed as they barely make ends meet. But the adorable Ana charms them both by her wit thus she ends up living with her new family. But Bill and Clinton get to discover that Ana is not just another ordinary orphan kid when a group of harmful goons start to go after them. They get to learn that Ana manages to sneak away from her abductors one of which is her stepfather Jack and the latter’s real lover Rose.
Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong
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Orphan Jingle can't seem to find a home for herself. Hopeless with the situation, she is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who are still awaiting their big break. When the trio accidentally pick up a bag of jewels that belong to a crime syndicate, Jingle's life is put in danger in exchange of the jewels. - Written by ledster
Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong
Director
Orphan Jingle can't seem to find a home for herself. Hopeless with the situation, she is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who are still awaiting their big break. When the trio accidentally pick up a bag of jewels that belong to a crime syndicate, Jingle's life is put in danger in exchange of the jewels. - Written by ledster
Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!
Director
Unemployed Babalu & Redford White find work as maids at a household full of kids.
I Do? I Die! (D'yos ko day)
Director
Babalu & Mokong can't find a job so they decide to rob their old boss.
Home Along da Riles 2
Director
Kevin (Dolphy) and his family suddenly find themselves prospective millionaires. What happens when they move into a bigger house and leave their real "home along da riles"?
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Director
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Director
When Andy marries Grace, he is surprised to discover that her family is staying with them. But what surprises him, even more, is finding out that they are all ex-convicts.
Oki Doki Doc
Director
Doc Aga is a veterinarian who rents a detached house in the compound of Babsy. Living with him are Godo, his humbling assistant and Camille, his niece. babsy is very much against the relationship of Doc Aga with his daugther Alex. Doc Aga and Alex come across Manny in the airport, a rich man who is trying to bring a dog in through the customs. Parallel events happen, which leads the group to discover that gems are being smuggled in the country through dogs.
Wanted Perfect Father
Director
A Filipino comedy drama directed Efren Jarlego.
Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Editor
Gabriel is torn between the woman he’s married with and another woman whom he has fallen deeply in love with while she was away.
Home Sic Home
Director
Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasant encounters with him. One day, Berto’s son’s petition to send him in the US has been approved, while Melanie also gets a visa to the US and plans to work as a teacher abroad. Meanwhile, Berto’s friend Robin also wins a ticket to fly abroad, so Berto and Robin fly together. Melanie always hates the times she bumps with Berto, who is intentionally snooping her. But on a particular day, Berto and Robin saves Melanie from the hands of sexual abusers who try to make a move on her. Melanie begins to appreciate Berto in a different light. The two became closer to each other when they were pressed in a situation that would send Melanie home, and would risk the life of Berto’s grandson. Melanie and Berto pretend as couple and the US immigration’s constant checking makes them stay closer than ever.
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos)
Director
Boy and Dennis are ex-convicts who are trying to start a new life with their girlfriends. But soon their criminal past catches upon them.
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie
Editor
As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created. Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer.
Hataw Tatay Hataw
Director
A story of a middle-aged bellboy whose long-lost daughter returns from the U.S. to visit her father who disguises himself as the hotel owner to impress her. Along for the ride is hotel coworker Carol and the bellboy's adopted son Boyet. There is a running gag involving a wheelchair-bound customer who keeps getting in accidents with the bellboy and his coworkers.
Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?
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A widower moves to the city with his son as he deals with aftermath of losing his wife.
Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
Director
Greggy and Boogie are good friends. Both of them work as Jeepney Drivers and Handymen for some customers in their small community. They usually get into trouble for being too careless and yet they try to survive honestly in whatever they do. - Written by ledster
Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
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Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura becomes his subject. He encouraged her to come out in public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.
Home Along da Riles da Movie
Editor
Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.
Hulihin: Probinsiyanong Mandurukot
Director
Rene Requiestas plays a man recently arrived from the province who meets a pretty young woman (Ruffa Gutierrez) who turns out to be a snatcher. She becomes his love interest and becomes a snatcher himself.
Stella Magtanggol
Editor
Femme fatale causing death to anyone she ever crossed paths with.
Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
Editor
Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He is the bodyguard and she is the wife.
Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!
Director
Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge... Episode 2: Ang Lalaki sa Salamin Debora longingly believes that at midnight she will see the face of her future husband in a 100 year old mirror. Curious, she chants to a mirror and see Fidel... Episode 3: Mga Laruan ni Kiko, Tito and Toto Kiko, Tito and Toto were trapped in the mall after it closed for the night. Here, Michelle, the mannequin, and Toy Guardians come alive... - Written by cinelamour
Ipagpatawad Mo
Editor
A married couple who try to make their marriage work despite the fact that both of them are career-oriented and that there are tensions created by the prescence of their first-born child, Mike Jr., who turns out to have autism.
Pakasalan Mo Ako
Editor
A woman asks his man to marry her for she is with child but the man is noncommittal. To save her reputation, she agrees to marry another man, who turns out to be a psychopath.
Una Kang Naging Akin
Editor
Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nickis riding suddenly crashed in a remote island and authorities reported no survivor. The apparent death of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa, a socialte already betrothed to the young man. On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Mallari, a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin. Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Diosa, a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Diosa initially doubted his story. However, as time passes by, the two develop feelings for each other and have a child together. Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa. With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Diosa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.
Espadang patpat
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Dim-witted and stuttering Pidol is the brunt of his townsfolk's ridicule. Not even being reconciled to his dad Andres changes his luck, for under Andres' nose Pidol is tormented by his stepmother Husing and stepdaughter Sunshine. Just when he is about to give up, Pidol meets Zonrox, an alien sent to earth to avert the evil plans of fellow alien Clorox. In exchange for a momentary magical brush-up on his speech and bearing, Pidol helps Zonrox in locating Clorox before she spreads havoc upon Pidol's planet. Pidol grows increasingly apprehensive as the great battle between the Clorox and Zonrox approaches, but for a completely different reason: indeed, it would be a great blow for the planet should Clorox triumphs in the skirmish--but is it any less painful to lose his first genuine friend in the whole cosmos, especially when Pidol is bound to lose Zonrox one way or another?
Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
Editor
After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.
Heaven's Judgment
Editor
An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sheer dint of talent, ambition and driving need to avenge herself on her tormentors.
Og Must Be Crazy
Director
A movie starring Dolphy, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Babalu, Jeffrey Quizon, Dollygene Francisco.
Elvis and James 2
Editor
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
Editor
A 1990 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto, Paquito Diaz, and Panchito.
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
Director
A 1990 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto, Paquito Diaz, and Panchito.
Twist: Ako Si Ikaw, Ikaw Si Ako
Director
a film by Efren Jarlego.
Dyesebel
Editor
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, the mermaid Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.
Hot Summer
Editor
A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.
Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)
Editor
This drama is based on the serialized comics of Nerissa Cabral.
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Film Processor
After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.
Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin
Director
After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.
Super Mouse and the Roborats
Editor
Even as a young boy, Mickey has always wondered why he was blessed with amazing powers. But on the day his foster parent died, Mickey finally gets the much-awaited answer to his identity - he is actually the son of the wicked and powerful Master Robo-rat, leader of the Robo-rat clan who is on a mission to rule the world. Will Mickey defend the race he has grown to love or will he succumb to the calling of his bloodline?
Elvis & James
Editor
The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress, and look like their idols Elvis Presley and James Dean respectively.
Magic to Love
Editor
Romance and fantasy mix in this comedy that shows how a heaven-sent cupid tries to seal the romances between two pairs of young lovers.
Barbi: Maid in the Philippines
Editor
Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Editor
At the age of 21, Petra will transform into a horse. This is a fulfillment of the curse Silveria, the goddess of horses, put upon Kulas, Petra's father, after she caught him maltreated a horse. And the curse will only be lifted if Petra will do three heroic deeds.
Enteng the Dragon
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Penoy Balut
Editor
A 1988 Filipino comedy film starring Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, and Roderick Paulate.
Shoot That Ball
Editor
Three brothers, Pidiong, Manoy and Tinggoy, who live in a small town in the province, were lucky enough to receive a scholarship program from ASO (Agricultural School of the Orient). Hopeful that this could be the start of their family's better future, Pidiong, Manoy, and Tinggoy went to the city only to find out that the school they'll be going to is not at all what they had expected.
My Bugoy Goes to Congress
Editor
A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.
Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!
Editor
Comedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.
Inday-Inday sa Balitaw
Editor
Abandoned by her mother, Inday suffers many hardships during her childhood. She tries to despise her mother, Monina, who seems to not care that she left her child years earlier.
Inday Bote
Editor
a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Editor
On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahead of a very notorious syndicate.
Bulaklak sa City Jail
Editor
A pregnant woman arrested for frustrated murder is sent to the Manila City Jail where she meets several women with shocking pasts.
Condemned
Editor
Yolly, a flower vendor and her brother Efren, who works as a driver and hired hit man for ruthless money laundering lady Connie, live a hardscrabble and bleak existence in the underbelly of the tourist/fashion district of Manila. Escaping from a violent past from the provinces, the siblings world collide with Connie's gang when Yolly witnesses a rape and murder perpetrated by Connie's son and Efren decides to double cross Connie for her money.
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Editor
Three Neanderthals sail to escape the famine in the Philippines.
Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap
Editor
Catherine goes through all the travails of a young woman who must deal with a scheming stepfather out to dupe her of her inheritance.
Hot Property
Editor
This official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1983 directed by Lino Brocka and starred Carmi Martin, Phillip Salvador, Dennis Roldan, Vic Diaz, and Tony Santos, Sr centers on the story of Gigi, a burlesque dancer who is the main attraction of show.
Init sa Magdamag
Editor
About a woman who changes personality to please the man she's with, and about the man who brings her sexuality to full bloom.
Cain & Abel
Editor
In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.
PX
Editor
Lydia, a prostitute, is caught between the love of her long-time partner, Sidro, who is a hired gun, and George Grace, an American soldier stationed at a U.S. military base in Pampanga.
Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister
Editor
A successful couple decide to separate and see other people in this romantic comedy from Lino Brocka.
Kastilyong Buhangin
Editor
Mario O'Hara's melodrama about an aspiring singer and her ex-convict sweetheart.
Kasal?
Editor
Laurice Guillen's first attempt as a movie director resulted in a masterful portrayal by a powerful cast on the social changes that challenge the old Filipino traditions on love, sex and marriage.
The Quick Brown Fox
Editor
Omeng Satanasia
Editor
Due to numerous failures, an aging scientist who is trying to create a formula to bring back his youth decided to sell his soul to a gay demon and must find true love within a year.
Three Godless Years
Editor
A woman fell in love with a Japanese soldier, during the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines. The whole town turned against her.