
Palitan
2012, Tagalog. Directed by Ato Bautista.
An erotic, psychological drama-thriller set on the gritty streets of Raon, Quiapo, Manila - a third world commercial avenue where everything from dildos, car parts and home accessories is available for a price. It is against this backdrop that the shrewd Ramiro, owner of an electronics shop, through a process of bartering and bargaining, convinceshis ill-tempered and non-too-bright employee Nestor to give him videos of his naked wife in exchange for the erasure of his debts.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 1 December 2012
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Ato Bautista, Shugo Praico
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Palitan runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Palitan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Palitan?
If you liked Palitan, try The Enforcer, In Secret, Thick as Thieves.
Who directed Palitan?
Palitan (2012) was directed by Ato Bautista and stars Mon Confiado, Alex Medina, Mara Lopez.