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Deliver unspeakable terror or lose everyone you love...
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Flying back to his home country, an American man is informed that his mother and sister have been kidnapped and will be killed if he doesn't comply with certain demands. full summary | add synopsis
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An ordinary guy is trapped in a web of intrigue as he tries to save his mother and sister who have been kidnapped by terrorists.
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(Credited cast) | Ian Gamazon | ... | Adam |
| Edwin Lagda | ... | Running Man - Adam's Dad / Alleyway Victim |
| Edgar Tancangco | ... | Adam's Father |
| Norma Tancangco | ... | Adam's Mother |
| Quynn Ton | ... | Little Sister |
| Mariza Levario | ... | Arguing Voice (voice) |
| Neill Dela Llana | ... | Arguing Voice / Alleyway Assassin |
| Dominique Gonzalez | ... | Dana |
| Ryan Lagda | ... | Little Boy Thief / Kidnapped Kid |
| Nestor B. Casilis | ... | Terrorist with Gun |
| Rico V. Lagda | ... | Kidnapped Kid |
| Robert Sanque | ... | Thug in Bathroom |
| Joven F. Abrenica | ... | Thug in Bathroom |
| Solita R. Nadal | ... | Woman on Cell Phone |
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USA:80 min
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Featured in 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (2006) (TV)
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"Cavite" proves that if the story is good enough, technical excellence is unimportant. Filmed on video with a crew of two, and no budget whatsoever, Cavite is a gripping, roller coaster of a ride. Called to the Philippines, a completely Americanized, young Filipino-American discovers that his mother and sister have been kidnapped. A cellphone planted in his backpack rings and he learns they are held by terrorists and he must follow every direction he is given or they will be killed. Guided by the terrorist's voice on a cellphone, what follows is a tense voyage through the underbelly of Cavite, a city in the Philippines. Although this is at its soul a thriller, by focusing on stark images of third-world poverty, the film cleverly illustrates why terrorist acts have appeal for many. Like all classic thrillers the stakes get higher and higher and the tension grows as the story moves on to its inevitable climax. Although some critics have indicated that they thought the lead actor was lacking in ability I found exactly the opposite -- he is the perfect "everyman," trapped in a situation not of his making. This is great storytelling. I saw this movie twice and recommend it highly.