The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro

The Kidnappers of Ronnie Lazaro

How exactly do you make an indie film?

2012 · 134 min · Comedy

A group of down and out-of-luck men decide to make a film starring Ronnie Lazaro, the most sought-after indie actor in the Philippines. Things get complicated when Lazaro decides to beg off from acting on their supposed "indie film" and they are forced to abduct the actor.

Directed by Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez · Written by Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez

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