The Manila Lover
2019, Tagalog. Directed by Johanna Pyykkö.
During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
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- Released
- 18 May 2019
- Country
- Norway, Philippines
- Written by
- Johanna Pyykkö
- Budget
- $139K
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How long is The Manila Lover?
The Manila Lover runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
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The Manila Lover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 2019. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Manila Lover?
If you liked The Manila Lover, try Metro Manila, The Kindness of Strangers, Insiang.
Who directed The Manila Lover?
The Manila Lover (2019) was directed by Johanna Pyykkö and stars Øyvind Brandtzæg, Angeli Bayani, Dolly de Leon.