Virgin Forest (2022 film)

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Virgin Forest
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
Written byBrillante Mendoza
Screenplay byReynold Giba
Starring
  • Sid Lucero
  • Angeli Khang
  • Vince Rillon
  • Rob Guinto
  • Kat Dovey
CinematographyRap Ramirez
Edited byPeter Arian Vito
Production
company
Distributed by Viva Films
Release date
  • June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Virgin Forest is a 2022 Filipino Erotic film directed by Brillante Mendoza. [1] [2] Produced and distributed by Viva Films, [3] the film features Sid Lucero and Angeli Khang along with several cast members; Vince Rillon, Rob Guinto and Kat Dovey. [4] [5] [6] It released on June 24, 2022, on Vivamax. [7]

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Plot

Cast

Production

The film was announced by Viva Films. [8] Sid Lucero and Angeli Khang was cast to appear in the film. [9] The principal photography of the film commenced in 2022 in Batangas, Bukidnon and Quezon (province). [10] [11] The teaser of the film was released on May 30, 2022. [12]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
journalnews.com.ph [13] NA

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References

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  2. "'Virgin Forest' is jarring, yet eye-opening film". The Philippine STAR .
  3. "10 Film Panas Filipina dengan Jalan Cerita Seru, Angeli Khang Aktor Favorit - Klik Times - Halaman 3". January 27, 2023.
  4. "Rob, Sid nagbuyangyang ng petsay, talong sa 'Virgin Forest'". Abante . June 23, 2022.
  5. "Sid Lucero goes daring in Brillante Mendoza's steamy 'Virgin Forest'". ABS-CBN .
  6. "Rob Guinto engages in daring scenes with eight men in Virgin Forest".
  7. "Sid Lucero ventures into the unknown in 'Virgin Forest'". The Manila Times . June 15, 2022.
  8. "Explore the 'Virgin Forest' on Vivamax". SunStar . June 25, 2022.
  9. "On-the-set LOOK: Virgin Forest, a story of human greed and lust behind the beauty of nature | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal".
  10. "Sid Lucero on shocking nude scenes in 'Virgin Forest': 'Sobrang hirap'". Manila Bulletin .
  11. "Virgin Forest ni Brillante Mendoza, di remake ng Virgin Forest ni Peque Gallaga".
  12. "Virgin Forest | OFFICIAL TRAILER | Streaming worldwide this June 24 exclusively on Vivamax". YouTube .
  13. "Review of Vivamax's 'Virgin Forest,' 'Breathe Again' and 'Secrets' - Journal News". June 25, 2022.