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Bitter Melon (2018)
Director: H.P. Mendoza
Cast: Jon Norman Schneider, Patrick Epino, Brian Rivera, L.A. Renigen
Runtime96 min
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When a Filipino-American family reunites for a Christmas party, the holiday takes a dark turn when they conspire to murder the abusive bully of the family.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bitter Melon, the 2018 dark comedy directed by H.P. Mendoza, has received positive critical reception, with praise for its nuanced exploration of family dynamics and its biting social commentary. While awards recognition is limited, the film has garnered solid audience ratings, indicating a receptive public response to its unique blend of humor and tension.
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Directed by H.P. Mendoza, Bitter Melon is a darkly comedic crime thriller that blends family drama and murder in unexpected ways. Fans of genre-blending films and actors like Jon Norman Schneider, Patrick Epino, and Brian Rivera will appreciate the film's sharp social commentary and pitch-black humor.
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Bitter Melon, is an independent 2018 American dark comedy film written and directed by H.P. Mendoza. It debuted at the 2018 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival and was released theatrically by ABS-CBN on December 7, 2018, and on home video by Gravitas Ventures on October 1, 2019. The film's title refers to the tropical vegetable with a bitter flavor known in the Philippines as ampalaya.
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