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Kadete

1979

A serious, slow-building drama that follows young men through discipline and hardship, carrying a somber weight without much relief.

Directed by
Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Genres
Drama
Overview
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1979 directed by Emmanuel Borlaza and starred Jay Ilagan, Ronald Corveau, Rez Cortez, Anna Marin, Fred Montilla, Rosemarie Gil, Alicia Alonzo, Anita Linda, Romeo Rivera, Dino Kortes, Michael de Mesa, and Marissa del Mar.

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Directed by
Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Genres
Drama
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • family
Places
  • military
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
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Directed by
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Country
Philippines

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