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Banal (2008)
110 min | Action, Drama

Banal (2008)

110 min | Action, Drama

Cris and Jason are two policemen with two opposite personalities and philosophies-Cris is the epitome of the rare, near-extinct breed of honest cops while Jason is the basurero, the legman/front man who does the dirty work of his ...See moreCris and Jason are two policemen with two opposite personalities and philosophies-Cris is the epitome of the rare, near-extinct breed of honest cops while Jason is the basurero, the legman/front man who does the dirty work of his district's high officials. Despite their contrasting natures, the two forge an unlikely friendship during their Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) training, a friendship borne from conflict and competition, and bordering on brotherhood. The unlikely architect of their friendship is Major Sagala, their SWAT trainer. An alcoholic and once a basurero himself, Sagala sees in the two young cops the raw talent and skill that could make them the best the force he had ever seen. A loner and an outcast, and despite his rough and tough exterior, Sagala finds the sons he never had in Jason and Cris. Five years later, Cris is transferred from Cotabato to Jason's SWAT unit in Manila. His mother is in need of operation unavailable in the province, prompting him to make the request. It is only then that Jason finds out that he is the godfather to Cris's son, and that the boy is also named after him. For the first time in his life, Jason feels the warmth of a family. But Cris is a changed man. An encounter with a local politician in Cotabato has left him scarred physically and emotionally. His faith in the system he lived for has been replaced by a cynical hatred for the world. As the visit of the pope to the country draws near, Jason and Cris uncover a plot to assassinate the Pontiff. For Jason, cracking this case would mean his ascension from a basurero to legitimate police official. Until he finds out that the seemingly holy Cris is involved in this plot to kill the holiest man in Catholicism. As a bomb ticks its way to an explosive ending, the two men must confront each other in a deadly role reversal that will test their friendship. Banal explores the unseen side of police work, stabs at the unscrupulous behavior of the media in everyday events, and shows an uncompromising picture of Philippine society. In today's day and age, angels can become demons, and sinners can become saints. Written by Anonymous See less

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50 cast members

Name	Known for
Christopher De Leon Major Miguel Sagala Major Miguel Sagala See fewer	Dirty Affair (1990)
Paolo Contis Cristobal Cris Marcelo Cristobal Cris Marcelo See fewer	Through Night and Day (2018)
Alfred Vargas Jayson Jay Ramos Jayson Jay Ramos See fewer	Supremo (2012)
Paolo Paraiso Renate Bade Badenas Jr. Renate Bade Badenas Jr. See fewer	Historiographika errata (2017)
Pen Medina Congressman Manalo Congressman Manalo See fewer	10000 Hours (2013)
Leo Martinez Manila District Director Manila District Director See fewer	On the Job 2: The Missing 8 (2021)
Cassandra Ponti Melody Marcelo Melody Marcelo See fewer	Komiks (2006)
Pepe Smith Oplan (as Joey 'Pepe' Smith) Oplan (as Joey 'Pepe' Smith) See fewer	The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005)
Ina Alegre Madre Madre See fewer	AbeNida (2023)
Evangeline Pascual Mother of Cris Marcelo Mother of Cris Marcelo See fewer	Babangon ang huling patak ng dugo (1997)
Paolo Jimenez Young Jason Marcelo Young Jason Marcelo See fewer	Banal (2008)
Ken Villamor 13 Year Old Jason Marcelo 13 Year Old Jason Marcelo See fewer	Banal (2008)
Timothy Chan Young Cris (as Timothy Lambert Chan) Young Cris (as Timothy Lambert Chan) See fewer	Here Comes the Bride (2010)
Candace Giron TV Anchorperson TV Anchorperson See fewer	Banal (2008)
Karen Tayao Reporter 1 Reporter 1 See fewer	Banal (2008)
Gaann Pineda Reporter 2 Reporter 2 See fewer	Banal (2008)
Mica Pineda Reporter 3 Reporter 3 See fewer	Banal (2008)
Jet Alcantara Pinoy Don Pinoy Don See fewer	So Much Pain, So in Love (2011)
Jamina Cruz Sheila (as Jamima Georgette Cruz) Sheila (as Jamima Georgette Cruz) See fewer	Ang probinsyano (2015)
Rey Q. Bayona Jr. Pope (as Rey Bayona) Pope (as Rey Bayona) See fewer	Dolphy's Angels (1980)
Genebel Mindanao Lady Airport Guard Lady Airport Guard See fewer	Banal (2008)
Ariane Lady Airport Guard Lady Airport Guard See fewer	Banal (2008)
Eduardo Balmaceda General Sagala General Sagala See fewer	Banal (2008)
JM Dizon Binatilyo Snatcher Binatilyo Snatcher See fewer	Banal (2008)
Bogie Assassin Assassin See fewer	Banal (2008)
Toti De Guzman Bomber Bomber See fewer	Manay po 2: Overload (2008)
Joseph Santos Boyfriend of Abu Malaya Boyfriend of Abu Malaya See fewer	Banal (2008)
Tita Swarding Bugaw Bugaw See fewer	Fantastic Man (2003)
Rommel Espinosa Abu Malaya Abu Malaya See fewer	Puntod (2009)
Krissie Querjino Estyudanteng Maganda Estyudanteng Maganda See fewer	Banal (2008)
Len Len Old Prostitute Old Prostitute See fewer	I Think I'm in Love (2002)
Tin Tin Ramagat Sampaguita Girl Sampaguita Girl See fewer	Banal (2008)
April Jimenez Family Watching News Report Family Watching News Report See fewer	Banal (2008)
Justin Hernando Family Watching News Report Family Watching News Report See fewer	Banal (2008)
Harold Soon Family Watching News Report Family Watching News Report See fewer	Sleepless (IV) (2015)
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Mike Austria Gunman Gunman See fewer	Magdalena S. Palacol Story (1991)
Rhee Carrera Nurse Nurse See fewer	Banal (2008)
Kyla Diaz Girl Suspect Girl Suspect See fewer	Banal (2008)
Allan De Luna Congressman's Security Congressman's Security See fewer	Banal (2008)
Triple O Congressman's Security Congressman's Security See fewer	Banal (2008)
Ryan Gituaban Congressman's Security Congressman's Security See fewer	Banal (2008)
Ace Palo Delio Congressman's Security Congressman's Security See fewer	Banal (2008)
Melissa Yaya of Sheila Yaya of Sheila See fewer	Banal (2008)
Louie Ong Chinese Druglord Chinese Druglord See fewer	Banal (2008)
Boy Jubellano Pinoy Suspect Pinoy Suspect See fewer	Banal (2008)
Bai Pinoy Suspect Pinoy Suspect See fewer	Banal (2008)
Marvin Tomandao News Voiceover News Voiceover See fewer	Eat Bulaga (1979)
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Serg Ilarina Jr. Bugaw (uncredited) Bugaw (uncredited) See fewer	Mac & Chiz (2015)