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American Adobo (2001)

2001-09-29 · 1h 44m · EN
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Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert.

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).

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Laurice GuillenDirector
Budget
$344
Box office
$4

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Christopher de LeonChristopher de LeonMikeDina BonnevieDina BonnevieMarissaRicky DavaoRicky DavaoGerryCherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie PicacheTerePaolo MontalbánPaolo MontalbánRaulKeesha SharpKeesha SharpDebbieSandy AndolongSandy AndolongEmmaGloria RomeroGloria RomeroGerry's MotherMartha MillanMartha MillanCandyMarcel SimoneauMarcel SimoneauSalGloria RomeroGloria RomeroGerry's MomLorli VillanuevaLorli VillanuevaLydia

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Woman director

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · RomanceTheme affinityWoman DirectorMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedyEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference420455

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What is American Adobo about?

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).

How long is American Adobo?

American Adobo has a runtime of 104 minutes.