Tatang
Jul 19, 2009 · 17m
Director
Nico HernandezOverview
Tatang Ruding lives in the streets of the Philippines’ urban Manila with his granddaughter Ester. Tatang makes ends meet the easiest way he knows – stealing and pickpocketing. He does it with Ester as his aide and apprentice. One incident goes awry and Tatang gets beaten up by a group of men. Tatang bitterly takes out his misfortune on Ester and starts to feel useless. Ester, on the other hand, starts to make it up to Tatang by becoming the breadwinner. She becomes better and better at stealing and Tatang realizes that he has created a monster in her. One day, Tatang hears a gunshot- –a moment that will serve as a wake-up call and change the rest of his being.
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About Tatang
What is Tatang about?
Tatang Ruding lives in the streets of the Philippines’ urban Manila with his granddaughter Ester. Tatang makes ends meet the easiest way he knows – stealing and pickpocketing. He does it with Ester as his aide and apprentice. One incident goes awry and Tatang gets beaten up by a group of men. Tatang bitterly takes out his misfortune on Ester and starts to feel useless. Ester, on the other hand…
When was Tatang released?
Tatang was released on July 19, 2009.
How long is Tatang?
Tatang runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Tatang?
Tatang was directed by Nico Hernandez.
Who is in the cast of Tatang?
The cast of Tatang includes Pen Medina (Tatang Ruding), Nikki Bagaporo, Bok Siquijor, Blaise Rodriguez and Onel Velarde.