Bomba Queen

A slow, sorrowful rise-and-fall that lingers on exploitation and lost innocence, leaving a heavy, mournful aftertaste.

Directed by

Efren C. Piñon

Starring

Sarsi Emmanuelle, Rita Gomez, Ronaldo Valdez

Tagline

A Sensual Delight

Overview

Bomba Queen is loosely based on the story of Josephine "Yvonne" Samson one of the biggest bold stars of the 70s. Before she was Yvonne she was Rose, a provincial girl sold to one of the discreet brothels in Manila. Soon enough Rose was able to escape and make a name for herself as she became Yvonne, the bomba queen. Bomba Queen follows Rose through the successes and pitfalls of her newfound stardom and eventual descent back to poverty.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Exploration, class, identity, grief

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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