Manny Palo

Directing

Manny Palo

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Sta. Niña poster
5.0

When Paulino Mungcal and his co-worker in a lahar-filled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2-year daughter Marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Could this be a miracle, and could she -- despite death – cure the sick? Inspired by whatever healing power the deceased child may have, Pol asks the church to declare her a saint. But how, when her resurgence stirs up emotions buried by time, and shores up questions about pure love, guilt, sin and salvation?

Sta. Niña

2012

Sta. Niña poster
5.0

When Paulino Mungcal and his co-worker in a lahar-filled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2-year daughter Marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Could this be a miracle, and could she -- despite death – cure the sick? Inspired by whatever healing power the deceased child may have, Pol asks the church to declare her a saint. But how, when her resurgence stirs up emotions buried by time, and shores up questions about pure love, guilt, sin and salvation?

Sta. Niña

2012

Ang Halimaw poster
2.0

A group of underground activists takes a 10-year old boy under their wing, while he waits to be reunited with his parents who are high-value targets by Marcos military.

Ang Halimaw

2020

What If? poster
6.2

When a pair of newlywed musicians get trapped in a storm on their island honeymoon, they must face difficult truths that could tear their marriage apart.

What If?

2023

Love Lockdown poster
3.3

A triptych of interconnected tales of love, lust, and betrayal. Can they escape from their shattered fates as they get entangled in a web of lies?

Love Lockdown

2020

Deathrow poster
7.3

A neglected and unloved orphan raised by poor relatives in the slums of Manila is wrongfully convicted of murder that resulted from a heist he was compelled to join. Unable to prove his innocence and his minor age, he is thrown into the cruel, perilous and horrifying world of death row where he is introduced to other inmates all awaiting their execution by lethal injection. One of them is a 70-year-old man who detests the jungle of jail and is feared by all the convicts. He would serve as the boy’s protector and savior and in the process touch and shape enormously the violated youth’s life in prison and beyond.

Deathrow

2000

Halik sa Hangin poster
6.0

A young woman is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family and surroundings, she finds herself torn between two young men who bring passion into her life.

Halik sa Hangin

2015

A Moment In Time poster
7.2

A painter's new muse becomes his nemesis when he discovers her connection to his past.

A Moment In Time

2013

Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano poster
8.7

A rich mining baron threatens the peace of a small town in the Cordilleras by opening a mine on sacred ancestral land of the Maranggani tribe. Local police chief Ricardo and his team of native cops stand up to the baron and his goons to reclaim their homeland.

Ang Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano

1998

No artwork available
NR

Black is scientifically the absence of color, but not all who see it is color-blind, figuratively. David F. weaves three stories that look into the lineage of African-Americans in the Philippines--from American soldiers in the Fil-Am war to the “Amboys” in the former Clark Airfield. In the course of history, the “F” in “David F.” may spell different levels of discrimination. But would we also admit that we Filipinos are bigots ourselves?

David F.

2013

No artwork available
NR

Black is scientifically the absence of color, but not all who see it is color-blind, figuratively. David F. weaves three stories that look into the lineage of African-Americans in the Philippines--from American soldiers in the Fil-Am war to the “Amboys” in the former Clark Airfield. In the course of history, the “F” in “David F.” may spell different levels of discrimination. But would we also admit that we Filipinos are bigots ourselves?

David F.

2013

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape poster
8.0

Butchie sells water and meets Mike and Tess. Mike is framed and imprisoned. After his release, he is challenged to a fight by villains. The movie has a simple plot, action, comedy, and a friendly atmosphere.

Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

1994

Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2 poster
8.0

Fernando Poe, Jr. and Megastar Sharon Cuneta reunite In the sequel of the blockbuster hit Kahit Konting Pagtingin. A spoiled heiress visits the home of her former bodyguard only to find him imprisoned. Will they finally release the love they held back for so long?

Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin 2

1995