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His latest bout with Floyd Mayweather has been the most awaited
fight of the century. Unfortunately, many were dismayed with it.
Few
weeks before the fight, an independent movie about “People’s Champ” was shown
in cinemas. This is the story on how Manny grew up in a mountainous place in
Mindanao then transferred to General Santos City after being caught in the
middle of military and leftist group encounter.
In,
General Santos City, he was trained by his Uncle Sardo who is a boxing fanatic.
However, her mother, Mommy Dionisia is against it.
When
time comes Manny needs money for her mother’s medicine, he was encouraged by
his Uncle Sardo to try compete in the plaza. He uses the name Kid
Kulafu, based on one of the famous alcoholic drink, Kulafu.
He
continued his training and eventually became part of the GenSan boxing
team. Together with other team mates, they went to Manila and try their luck in
boxing ring. The rest is history.
Though
the movie is an indie one, it is great and can be lined with non-indies.
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Alessandra
da Rosi acts very natural in her role. The very strict and fighter yet comedic features
of Mommy Dionisia was still there.
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Buboy
Villar is also a great for the role as Manny. He mimics the very aggressive and
fast punches by Manny.
Other
casts were Cesar Montano as Uncle Sardo, Jake Macapagal, Alex Vincent Medina,
Jomari Angeles, Kokoy de Santos, Igi Boy Flores and Khalil Ramos.
Have
you seen this movie too?