‘Patintero’ conveys themes of friendship and anti-bullying among children

Action-packed and anime-laden, ‘Patintero’ also carries an anti-bullying message. The young cast is led by (from left) Nafa Hilario Cruz, Isabel ‘Lenlen’ Frial, William Buenavente and Claude Adrales. Lending support are Katya Santos and Suzette Ranillo

Fresh from participating at the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival in China, indie director Mihk Vergara’s Patintero: Ang Alamat Ni Meng Patalo returns to the country with a commercial run in cinemas this October.