Pepot Superstar (2005)

A story about a ten-year-old boy whose dream is to become a movie star. Pepot, the dreamer, is surrounded by people who are equally dazzled by the movie world from his own mother to the principal in his school to the impersonators in the neighborhood carnival. Coming from a poor family, Pepot overcomes adversity to have a chance at fulfilling his dream. He tackles school bullies, a strict teacher, and an unwelcoming world that fail to comprehend his intense desire to become a star. The story happens in the '70s when superstars brightened the film world in Pepot's country.

Released

2005-07-13

Genres

Drama

Runtime

110 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.

TMDB rating

7.5/10 from 2 votes