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Jun Lana is a Director, Scriptwriter and Executive producer Philippin born on 10 october 1972 at Makati City (Philippines)
Jun Lana (born October 10, 1972), born as Rodolfo R. Lana, Jr., is a Filipino playwright and two-time FAMAS award-winning screenwriter. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Birth name Rodolfo R. Lana, Jr.
Nationality Philippines
Birth 10 october 1972 (52 years) at Makati City (Philippines)
Awards Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award
Nationality Philippines
Birth 10 october 1972 (52 years) at Makati City (Philippines)
Awards Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award
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The PreNup (2015)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Jennylyn Mercado, Sam Milby, Ella Cruz
Rating56%
Wendy (Jennylyn Mercado) is a woman who goes to the United States to meet her biological father. On board the plane, she meets Sean (Sam Milby). Wendy and Sean initially have a cat-dog relationship but they eventually warm up to each other. When her biological father fails to accommodate her, Sean invites Wendy to stay in his apartment. They fall in love with each other and decide to get married.
So It's You (2014)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Carla Abellana, Tom Rodriguez, JC de Vera, Leo Martinez, Paolo Ballesteros, Kerbie Zamora
Rating68%
Lira (Carla Abellana) was left at the altar by her fiancee Tony (JC de Vera). Cobbler Goryo (Tom Rodriguez) has just given up hope on getting back together with the mother of his child. The two meet by chance, and come to bond over their respective heartbreak. Goryo agrees to pose as Lira’s boyfriend in hopes of making her now-married former fiancée jealous. Things get complicated when the two start falling in over for real, even as Lira continues to dream of reuniting with Tony.
Barber's Tales (2013)
, 2hDirected by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Eugene Domingo, Eddie García, Nora Aunor, Iza Calzado, Gladys Reyes, Daniel Fernando
Rating76%
Barber's Tales is set in the rural town in the Philippines during the end of Marcos dictatorship, and tells the story of newly widowed Marilou (Eugene Domingo) who inherits the town's only barbershop from her husband- a business that has been passed down by generations of men in her husband's family. With no other means of support, she musters the courage to run the barbershop. But as to be expected, she fails to attract any customers. But a touching act of kindness she extended to Rosa, a prostitute who works in the town brothel, leads to an unexpected opportunity. Rosa, who now considers Marilou a friend, urges her prostitute friends to pressure their male clientele into patronizing Marilou's barbershop. The men have no choice but to grudgingly oblige out of fear that Rosa will expose their infidelity to their wives.
Bwakaw (2012)
, 1h50Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Eddie García, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Gardo Versoza, Luz Valdez
Rating71%
Rene is a gay man who came out of the closet at age 60. Ailing in his twilight years, he thinks it is now too late for love, even companionship, and that all there is to look forward to is Death. He has made a will, bequeathing his few possessions to his even fewer friends. Everything is packed and labeled, ready for distribution. He has even paid for a coffin, taking advantage of a funeral home's Summer Sale. Nowadays the only companion Rene has is Bwakaw, a stray dog that hangs around his house and follows him wherever he goes. As Rene waits for the day of his death, he gets the surprise of his life when it is Bwakaw who suddenly falls ill and is diagnosed with cancer. Rene is surprisingly affected, and he realizes that he values Bwakaw more than he thinks. In his struggle to get Bwakaw cured, Rene finds comfort in the most unlikely person: Sol, a tricycle driver who helps him bring Bwakaw to the vet and befriends him. Buoyed by Sol's friendship, Rene starts living. Little by little he discovers simple joys. To the surprise of his friends, he even has his hair dyed to look younger. One day, he finally decides to make a move on Sol. The revelation that Rene is gay and has feelings for him surprises and disgusts Sol. He rejects Rene and leaves in anger. In the meantime, Bwakaw's condition gets worse. Not even Rene's ancient Santo Entierro (a supposedly miraculous statue of Jesus Christ) can save Bwakaw. Bwakaw dies, and Rene's neighbors help him bury the faithful dog. But Bwakaw's death, even while it was still only imminent, has made a difference. Rene has found a new appreciation for life and what is most important. He decides to unpack the things that he has already willed to other people and make his house more habitable. He is, after all, still alive.
My Neighbor’s Wife (2011)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Jake Cuenca, Carla Abellana, Dimples Romana, Katrina Halili
Rating61%
Yesterday Today Tomorrow (2011)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Agot Isidro, Jericho Rosales, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe
Rating61%
A family must confront life-threatening decisions, as they face an earthquake they have to face a difficult new life, as grievances change and make an outcome and personal diffculites must be faced they realize that they must make these decisions to live a life full of happiness or a life filled with despair.
Tarot (2009)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Actors Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes, Roxanne Guinoo, Dennis Trillo, Gloria Romero, Ana Capri, Celia Rodriguez
It is revealed Cara (Marian Rivera) has the ability to foresee the future using her grandmother Lola Auring's (Gloria Romero) tarot cards. This causes her mother Dianna (Susan Africa), much dismay. The next day, Cara predicts the deaths of two people; her father (who is shot) and Lola (who has a heart attack). At their funerals, Dianna puts the tarot cards in Lola's casket.
Be Careful of... Spells (2008)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Actors Judy Ann Santos, Dennis Trillo, Sharlene San Pedro, Kris Bernal, Martin Escudero, TJ Trinidad
Rating59%
Ever since Mira (Judy Ann Santos) woke up from a car accident, she started seeing things that she could not explain. She felt paranormal activity is occurring inside their house. Although she could not remember anything that happened before the accident, Dave came to her house and explained to her that she was supposed to leave her husband, Paul and elope with him. Dave told her that she loved him and she trusted a secret to him. Mira learned that Paul had another sexmate before which caused their relationship to deteriorate. Even her blind child, Sophie seemed aloof and is scared of her. She started to patch things up between her and her family but she could not forget what Dave told her about trusting him her secret.
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Dementia (2014)
Origin Philippines
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Nora Aunor, Jasmine Curtis, Chynna Ortaleza, Jeric Gonzales
Roles Story
Rating57%
In the hopes of helping her aunt Mara (Nora Aunor) better deal with her dementia, Rachel (Jasmine Curtis) moves her out to their family's remote ancestral home. There Rachel records Mara's daily activities and helps engage the older woman in exercises that would help her cognitive thinking, such as putting together jigsaw puzzles. What Rachel didn't plan on is that Mara's presence in the house will stir up memories and presences that are better left undisturbed. Mara and Rachel begin to see a ghost of Mara's past memories come alive.
Barber's Tales (2013)
, 2hDirected by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Eugene Domingo, Eddie García, Nora Aunor, Iza Calzado, Gladys Reyes, Daniel Fernando
Rating76%
Barber's Tales is set in the rural town in the Philippines during the end of Marcos dictatorship, and tells the story of newly widowed Marilou (Eugene Domingo) who inherits the town's only barbershop from her husband- a business that has been passed down by generations of men in her husband's family. With no other means of support, she musters the courage to run the barbershop. But as to be expected, she fails to attract any customers. But a touching act of kindness she extended to Rosa, a prostitute who works in the town brothel, leads to an unexpected opportunity. Rosa, who now considers Marilou a friend, urges her prostitute friends to pressure their male clientele into patronizing Marilou's barbershop. The men have no choice but to grudgingly oblige out of fear that Rosa will expose their infidelity to their wives.
Bwakaw (2012)
, 1h50Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Eddie García, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Gardo Versoza, Luz Valdez
Rating71%
Rene is a gay man who came out of the closet at age 60. Ailing in his twilight years, he thinks it is now too late for love, even companionship, and that all there is to look forward to is Death. He has made a will, bequeathing his few possessions to his even fewer friends. Everything is packed and labeled, ready for distribution. He has even paid for a coffin, taking advantage of a funeral home's Summer Sale. Nowadays the only companion Rene has is Bwakaw, a stray dog that hangs around his house and follows him wherever he goes. As Rene waits for the day of his death, he gets the surprise of his life when it is Bwakaw who suddenly falls ill and is diagnosed with cancer. Rene is surprisingly affected, and he realizes that he values Bwakaw more than he thinks. In his struggle to get Bwakaw cured, Rene finds comfort in the most unlikely person: Sol, a tricycle driver who helps him bring Bwakaw to the vet and befriends him. Buoyed by Sol's friendship, Rene starts living. Little by little he discovers simple joys. To the surprise of his friends, he even has his hair dyed to look younger. One day, he finally decides to make a move on Sol. The revelation that Rene is gay and has feelings for him surprises and disgusts Sol. He rejects Rene and leaves in anger. In the meantime, Bwakaw's condition gets worse. Not even Rene's ancient Santo Entierro (a supposedly miraculous statue of Jesus Christ) can save Bwakaw. Bwakaw dies, and Rene's neighbors help him bury the faithful dog. But Bwakaw's death, even while it was still only imminent, has made a difference. Rene has found a new appreciation for life and what is most important. He decides to unpack the things that he has already willed to other people and make his house more habitable. He is, after all, still alive.
My Neighbor’s Wife (2011)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Dennis Trillo, Lovi Poe, Jake Cuenca, Carla Abellana, Dimples Romana, Katrina Halili
Rating61%
Be Careful of... Spells (2008)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Actors Judy Ann Santos, Dennis Trillo, Sharlene San Pedro, Kris Bernal, Martin Escudero, TJ Trinidad
Rating59%
Ever since Mira (Judy Ann Santos) woke up from a car accident, she started seeing things that she could not explain. She felt paranormal activity is occurring inside their house. Although she could not remember anything that happened before the accident, Dave came to her house and explained to her that she was supposed to leave her husband, Paul and elope with him. Dave told her that she loved him and she trusted a secret to him. Mira learned that Paul had another sexmate before which caused their relationship to deteriorate. Even her blind child, Sophie seemed aloof and is scared of her. She started to patch things up between her and her family but she could not forget what Dave told her about trusting him her secret.
I Think I'm In Love (2002)
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Joyce Jimenez, Piolo Pascual, Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Nancy Castiglione, Alfred Labatos
Rating68%
New Moon (2001)
, 1h50Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, War, Action
Themes Films about religion, Films about Islam
Actors Cesar Montano, Jericho Rosales, Carlo Aquino, Amy Austria, Jiro Manio, Jhong Hilario
Rating66%
Ahmad (Cesar Montano) belongs to the Moro people people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima (Amy Austria), and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida (Caridad Sanchez). Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from --- Mindanao.