The Debut
(2000)
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Synopsis
Gene Cajayon made his directorial debut with this intelligent, heartwarming coming-of-age comedy-drama about a Filipino-American teen (Dante Basco) in California who clashes with his immigrant father's sense of tradition when he wants to study art rather than pursue a career as a doctor. Eddie Garcia, Tirso Cruz III, Bernadette Balagtas, Joy Bisco, Darion Basco. Cajayon co-wrote the script with John Manal Castro.
Directors
Gene Cajayon, Gene Cajayon, Gene Cajayon, Michael R. Long, Michael Rizzo, Hisham Abed, Van Ling, Gene Cajayon
Production year
2000
Rating
R
Studio
Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.
Runtime
94 minutes
Cast
Dante Basco, Eddie García, Tirso Cruz III, Gina Alajar, Darion Basco