Batang West Side(2001)
A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.
Batang West Side Synopsis
When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his death reveals the struggles of the Filipino-American community, including the horrifying effects of methamphetamine on its youth.
Batang West Side (2001) is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Lav Diaz, released on December 15, 2001 with a runtime of 5h 1m. It stars Yul Servo, Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz and Priscilla Almeda. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Lav Diaz
- Writers:
- Lav Diaz
- Producers:
- Joey Gosiengfiao
- Cinematographer:
- Miguel V. Fabie III
- Composer:
- Joey Ayala
- Production:
- Hinabing Pangarap Productions, JMCN
- Status:
- Released
Batang West Side (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Batang West Side before you stream it.
Batang West Side Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yul Servo
as Hanzel Harana
Joel Torre
as Juan Mijares
Gloria Diaz
as Lolita Fordham
Priscilla Almeda
as Dolores
Art Acuña
as Bartolo
- Ruben Tizon
Ruben Tizon
as Abdon
Raul Arellano
as Dindo
- Jomar Roldan
Jomar Roldan
as Frederick
- Ged Merino
Ged Merino
as Adan
- Joseph Pe
Joseph Pe
as Tong
- Michelle Salvador
Michelle Salvador
as Dahlia
- Eric Celerio
Eric Celerio
as Filmmaker
Key crew
Directed by Lav Diaz, written by Lav Diaz, produced by Joey Gosiengfiao.
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Batang West Side Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 19 ratings.
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Batang West Side – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Batang West Side online?
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Batang West Side (2001) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Batang West Side?
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The main cast of Batang West Side (2001) includes Yul Servo, Joel Torre, Gloria Diaz, Priscilla Almeda and Art Acuña. The film was directed by Lav Diaz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Batang West Side released?
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Batang West Side was released on December 15, 2001 and runs for 5h 1m.
Is Batang West Side worth watching?
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Batang West Side (2001) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Batang West Side?
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Yes. The official Batang West Side trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.