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Batang West Side

  • 2001
  • 5h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
302
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Batang West Side (2001)
FilipinoCrimeDrama

A teen's murder investigation in NJ reveals insights into Filipino-American life, crystal meth's impact on youth, and a detective's struggle with his past trauma.A teen's murder investigation in NJ reveals insights into Filipino-American life, crystal meth's impact on youth, and a detective's struggle with his past trauma.A teen's murder investigation in NJ reveals insights into Filipino-American life, crystal meth's impact on youth, and a detective's struggle with his past trauma.

  • Director
    • Lav Diaz
  • Writer
    • Lav Diaz
  • Stars
    • Yul Servo
    • Joel Torre
    • Gloria Diaz
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    302
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lav Diaz
    • Writer
      • Lav Diaz
    • Stars
      • Yul Servo
      • Joel Torre
      • Gloria Diaz
    • 2User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 14 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast18

    Yul Servo
    Yul Servo
    • Hanzel Harana
    Joel Torre
    Joel Torre
    • Juan Mijares
    Gloria Diaz
    Gloria Diaz
    • Lolita Fordham
    Angel Aquino
    Angel Aquino
    • Elvira Pareño
    Abby Viduya
    • Dolores
    • (as Priscilla Almeda)
    Raul Arellano
    Raul Arellano
    • Dindo
    Arthur Acuña
    Arthur Acuña
    • Bartolo
    Ruben Tizon
    • Abdon
    Jomar Roldan
    • Frederick
    Michelle Salvador
    • Dahlia
    Ged Merino
    • Adan
    Joseph Pe
    • Tong
    Malik Walton
    • Falcon
    Luis Salvador
    • Gary
    Arianne Recto
    Arianne Recto
    • Dr. Santos
    Eric Celerio
    • Filmmaker
    Liza Deocampo
    • Ilongga
    Preston Barnes
    • Gordon Fordham
    • Director
      • Lav Diaz
    • Writer
      • Lav Diaz
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Shooting took place over the course of two years.
    • Connections
      Features Batch '81 (1982)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 19, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Philippines
      • United States
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
    • Also known as
      • West Side Avenue
    • Filming locations
      • New Jersey, USA
    • Production companies
      • JMCN
      • Hinabing Pangarap Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 5h 15m(315 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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