Batang West Side
Original title: West Side Avenue
“A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.”
2002 · 5 h 1 min
Directed by 
Lav Diaz
Lav DiazCast
Yul Servo 
Joel Torre 
Gloria Diaz 
Angel Aquino Abby Viduya 
Raul Arellano
Credits
Written by: Lav Diaz
Plot
When a Filipino teen is found shot in New Jersey, the investigation reveals the community's struggles.
Sinekatalog’s take
A very long, uncompromising Lav Diaz epic.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (304 votes)
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