Completed - FILIPINO - Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family - 100 minutes
Manny Pacquiao plays the role of an ordinary father with five kids. One night, he meets an accident causing him to acquire super powers. But he’s not the only one. Soon, he must battle all sorts of mutants and monsters while trying to keep his family together.
Year of production : 2009 Director(s) : Topel LEE Writer(s) : John ROQUE, Emman DELA CRUZ Cast : Manny PACQUIAO, Rufa Mae QUINTO, Krista RANILLO, Bianca KING, Polo RAVALES, Benjie PARAS, Leo MARTINEZ, Jon HALL, Jojo ALEJAR, Mura , John MANALO, Mica Roi TORRE, Jairus AQUINO, Kyle BALILI, Cha-Cha CANETE, Keanna REEVES, Long MEJIA Producer(s) : Wilson TIENG (Solar Entertainment Corp.), Dondon MONTEVERDE (Reality Entertainment)
Magno is an ordinary man whose world revolves around his five kids while his wife, Magda, works as a nurse in Italy. One night Magno meets an accident. A car crashes into his truck, and upon impact, a big explosion takes place. Miraculously, Magno survives unscathed. The blowup was caused by Walo-walo, an organic substance, which stores energy that is almost as powerful as a nuclear energy. Soon, he wakes up and feels like a new man. Lighter, Faster, Stronger. Interestingly, his new found powers start helping him to become a better dad. His wish of being faster, smarter, and stronger for his family is coming true. He assumes the identity of their favorite superhero - WAPAKMAN! Soon, Magno learns that Magda has come back to take the kids with her in Italy. Magno wants his family to be together - happy and whole. He doesn’t want to let go of the kids. But, can he be a good dad in the eyes of his kids and still be a superhero? Magno knows that with Wapakman around, the world will be a much safer place for his kids. This is a responsibility he just can not turn away from, but if it means losing his kids... Can he give up being a superhero if it means saving the world? It is the hardest choice he has ever had to face, and he must make a decision, Fast!
Country(ies) : PHILIPPINES
MMFF 2009