The Voice
Originally released in 2008. The Voice is a family/drama film. directed by Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil.
Starring Coke Bolipata, Julian Duque, and Ricky Davao
Synopsis
Boses (Voices) is the story of a musician named Ariel who offers violin lessons to a child of the slums. Through the violin, the abused child Onyok is able to get back his voice from a mute, desensitized existence. A violin teacher and his student, a mute 7-year old abused child in a shelter, develop a friendship stemming from their love of music. Ariel discovers the immense talent of Onyok hiding behind a veneer of silence and pain caused by an unhappy and cruel father. In the developing relationship of teacher and student, both characters reveal more of themselves that otherwise may have remained unspoken. They discover each other's strengths and failures through the violin lessons.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Cinemalaya Foundation
- Film Development Council of the Philippines
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts
- Casa San Miguel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Voice about?
Boses (Voices) is the story of a musician named Ariel who offers violin lessons to a child of the slums. Through the violin, the abused child Onyok is able to get back his voice from a mute, desens...
Who directed The Voice?
The Voice was directed by Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil.
How long is The Voice?
The Voice has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Voice released?
The Voice was released on July 11, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Voice?
The main cast of The Voice includes Coke Bolipata, Julian Duque, Ricky Davao, Meryll Soriano, Cherry Pie Picache.