The Blood Brothers (2024 film)

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The Blood Brothers
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Cesar Montano
Written byDr. Ronald Adamat
Story byDr. Ronald Adamat
Based onThe Blood Brothers
by Dr. Ronald Adamat
Produced byDr. Ronald Adamat
Starring
CinematographyJay Ramirez
Edited byRico Testa
Music byDr. Ronald Adamat
Production
companies
  • IDEA Innovative Digital Entertainment Arts
  • Empowerment Film Production Inc.
Release date
  • May 8, 2024 (2024-05-08)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The Blood Brothers is a 2024 Philippine independent biography thriller film written by Dr. Ronald Adamat and directed by Cesar Montano. It stars Victor Neri, Allan Paule, Cesar Montano and Dr. Ronald Adamat. The film is based on the book with the same title written by Dr. Ronald Adamat.

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Synopsis

The movie tells of Philippine history before Islam came in and is being told in the perspective of two brothers and how the education of the other drove a wedge between them but served as a catalyst to their cultural differences.

Cast

Production

In June 2022, Cesar Montano promoted his two new films Maid in Malacañang and The Blood Brothers, he also added that they already finish to shoot the film and he wants it to be part of 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival. [2] [3]

Release

The film was released on May 8 to May 16, 2024, and it only available on SM Cinemas. [4]

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References

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  4. "The Blood Brothers". ClickTheCity.com . Retrieved May 12, 2024.