Bona(1984)
Bona Synopsis
Bona, a middle-class student, becomes infatuated with a struggling actor, Gardo, and drops out of school to live with him. She becomes his unpaid maid, performing chores and enduring his relationships with other women, in the hopes of reciprocation.
Bona (1984) is a drama film directed by Lino Brocka, released on May 25, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado and Raquel Monteza. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Lino Brocka
- Writers:
- Cenen Ramones
- Cinematographer:
- Conrado Baltazar
- Composer:
- Lutgardo Labad
- Production:
- NV Productions
- Status:
- Released
Bona (1984) Trailer
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Bona Videos & Clips
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Lino Brocka's BONA (Nora Aunor) Movie Trailer
Trailer
[Official Teaser] Bona
Teaser
Bona Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nora Aunor
as Bona
Phillip Salvador
as Gardo
Marissa Delgado
as Katrina
Raquel Monteza
as Nancy
Venchito Galvez
as Bona's Father
Rustica Carpio
as Bona's Mother
Nanding Josef
as Nilo
Spanky Manikan
as Bona's Brother
Ruby Ruiz
as Bona's Sister
Joel Lamangan
as Director
Archie Adamos
as Bystander
Rene Hawkins
as Rene
Key crew
Directed by Lino Brocka, written by Cenen Ramones.
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Bona Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 13 ratings.
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Bona – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bona online?
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Bona (1984) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bona?
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The main cast of Bona (1984) includes Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado, Raquel Monteza and Venchito Galvez. The film was directed by Lino Brocka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bona released?
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Bona was released on May 25, 1984 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Bona worth watching?
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Bona (1984) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bona?
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Yes. The official Bona trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.