Where I Am King (Tagalog: Hari ng Tondo) is a 2014 Philippine comedy film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. It was selected to be screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Synopsis
Ricardo, a wealthy elderly man is on a brink of brancruptcy. He was forced to sell his remaining real estate assets and returns to Tondo, a placed where he grew up. Along the way, he invites his spoiled grandchildren to live with him in Alapaap, a decrepit building which he owns. Richards hopes to teach his grandchildren the hardship of life, develop a thick skin and grow as responsible adults.
Cast
Robert Arevalo as Ricardo Villena
Liza Lorena as Melissa
Rez Cortez as Boyong
Aiza Seguerra as Tambay
Cris Villonco as Anna
Ciara Sotto as Battered girlfriend
Rafa Siguion-Reyna as Ricky
Eric Quizon as Daniel
Ali Sotto as Olivia
Audie Gemora as Julio