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West Side Avenue (2001)

Original title: Batang West Side

2001-04-05 · 5h 1m · TL
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A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.

A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

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Yul ServoYul ServoHanzel HaranaGloria DiazGloria DiazLolita FordhamJoel TorreJoel TorreJuan MijaresPriscilla AlmedaPriscilla AlmedaDoloresAngel AquinoAngel AquinoElvira PareñoArt AcuñaArt AcuñaBartoloRaul ArellanoRaul ArellanoDindoRuben TizonRuben TizonAbdonJomar RoldanJomar RoldanFrederickMichelle SalvadorMichelle SalvadorDahliaGed MerinoGed MerinoAdanJoseph PeJoseph PeTong

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Philippines

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityPhilippinesNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference303374

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What is West Side Avenue about?

A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

How long is West Side Avenue?

West Side Avenue has a runtime of 301 minutes.