
Bola
2012, Tagalog. Directed by Lemuel Lorca.
Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 February 2012
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Jerry Gracio
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Bola runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is Bola on?
Bola isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bola?
If you liked Bola, try Amateur, Above the Rim, Blue Chips.
Who directed Bola?
Bola (2012) was directed by Lemuel Lorca and stars Kenneth Salva, Arnell Ignacio, Simon Ibarra.