Magnifico (2003)

Set in an impoverished town, a couple begin to lose hope and courage when faced with life’s adversities – a daughter who suffers from cerebral palsy, a son who loses his scholarship, and a young boy named Magnifico or Ikoy, who is not so good in school. But Ikoy is gifted with a good heart and a large spirit that allows him to give joy to hopeless people in their community and magically transforms their lives for the better.

Genres: Drama

Director: Maryo J. De Los Reyes

Actors: Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Mark Gil, Tonton Gutierrez, Jiro Manio, Amy Austria, Cherry Pie Picache, Danilo Barrios, Susan Africa, Isabella De Leon, Dindin Llarena, Joseph Roble, Girlie Sevilla

Blogger's Rating:

Blogger's Note:
Magnifico will surely press your emotional button. It is a modest but very engaging tear-jerker Filipino film. This movie is well-crafted and the performances of the characters are so natural. No wonder it reaped numerous awards here and abroad which include the Best Feature Film in the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival.




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