The Flip Side
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Rod Pulido
Verwin Gatpandan
Jose Saenz
Ronalee Par
Manong Peping Baclig
Ester Pulido
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
When Darius Delacruz comes home from college for the summer, he has a new, more politically informed view of his Filipino heritage. He sets out on a mission, wearing a tribal loincloth and insisting on speaking Tagalog at the family dinner table. Darius confronts his wanna-be-white sister, who's contemplating a nose job, and his wanna-be-black brother, who's into rap music and, at five feet five inches, the NBA. The beauty of Darius's crusade is in the personal transformation of his grandfather, who comes alive when Darius gets interested in their homeland and history.
Director
Rod Pulido
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall November 8, 2002
Released in United States November 8, 2002
Feature directorial debut for Rod Pulido.
Shown at Asian American International Film Festival in New York City July 19-28, 2001.
Shown at Sundance Film Festival (Native Forum) in Park City, Utah January 18-28, 2001.
16mm
b&w
Released in United States Fall November 8, 2002
Released in United States November 8, 2002 (Los Angeles)
