Breakaway
2012, Tagalog. Directed by Ian Loreños.
Robert Lim, a struggling traveling salesman and devoted single father, takes his young son to a mall for a weekend treat. Turning his back for just a minute, he realizes that his boy has disappeared. Surveillance footage shows his son being led away by an older child. When the police fail to find him, Robert takes to the back streets of Manila, uncovering the dark underworld of human trafficking.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Ian LoreñosDirector
- Jericho RosalesRobert Lim
- Bugoy CarinoBrian
- Smokey ManalotoMessenger / Pimp
- Leo MartinezPolice Chief Galvez
- Carmen SooBoss' Daughter / New Wife
- Nanette InventorSchool Principal
- John ManaloSecond Son
- Emmanuel CaroAdult Brian Lim
- Marti San JuanTeenage Kid
- Jamieson LeeGay Guy
- Erwin SanchezGoon Leader
- Jeremiah RosalesPoliceman
Details
- Released
- 1 December 2012
- Original title
- Alagwa
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Ian Loreños
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Breakaway runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is Breakaway on?
Breakaway isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 2012. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Breakaway?
If you liked Breakaway, try The Parts You Lose, Stillwater, Limbo.
Who directed Breakaway?
Breakaway (2012) was directed by Ian Loreños and stars Jericho Rosales, Bugoy Carino, Smokey Manaloto.