The Debut
The story revolves around Ben Mercado, a talented high school senior who has rejected his Filipino heritage. The long-simmering feud between Ben and his immigrant father Roland threatens to boil over and ruin the 18th birthday party of Ben's sister Rose. But to Ben's surprise, his sister's celebration challenges his sense of misplaced identity, and the way he regards his father and grandfather. In one night, Ben faces the true nature of his relationships with his family, his friends, and himself.
R
HD
Comedy, Drama
2000
88 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : The Debut
- Duration : 88 min
- Languages : English, Tagalog, Filipino
- Writers : Gene Cajayon, John Manal Castro
- Directors : Gene Cajayon min
- Imdb : 6.6 (578 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.6 (1276 votes)
- Actors : Dante Basco, Jayson Schaal, Brian Card, Mindy Spence
Movie Storyline
The story revolves around Ben Mercado, a talented high school senior who has rejected his Filipino heritage. The long-simmering feud between Ben and his immigrant father Roland threatens to boil over and ruin the 18th birthday party of Ben's sister Rose. But to Ben's surprise, his sister's celebration challenges his sense of misplaced identity, and the way he regards his father and grandfather. In one night, Ben faces the true nature of his relationships with his family, his friends, and himself.