The Game of Juan's Life

Top 8 Billed Cast

Ray An Dulay
Ray An Dulay

Angeli Bayani
Angeli Bayani

Richard Quan
Richard Quan

Perry Escaño
Perry Escaño

Nico Antonio
Nico Antonio

Ace Ricafort
Ace Ricafort

Tony Lopena
Tony Lopena

Mark Fabillar
Mark Fabillar

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    The Game of Juan’s Life explores two hours in the life of Juan Reyes, a live-sex performer at an underground gay bar, who has decided to leave Manila and go back to his home province. On the day of his departure, he will take us with him as he makes life decisions, big and small. The most important one of all is leaving the impoverished place he called home for the past year, capping it with emotional goodbyes to his lover, Noel. Then, he will lead us to the underground bar for his last performance, and an event that will cause him to question his resolve.

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    2009-10-21

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    4.7

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