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Jologs (2002): Cast & Plot

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Jologs is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Gilbert Perez, starring John Prats as Ruben, Onemig Bondoc and Michelle Bayle. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Jologs (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Gilbert Perez
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Romance
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jologs About?

The premise of Jologs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Through a blend of humor and drama, the film weaves the intersecting lives of several working‑class Filipinos whose daily routines revolve around a single coffee shop. Each character struggles to make ends meet, chasing love, dreams and dignity amid the challenges of urban life in the Philippines.

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Cast & crew

Jologs Cast & Characters

John Prats leads the cast as Ruben, with Onemig Bondoc as Trigger and Michelle Bayle as Shona. Directed by Gilbert Perez; 41 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gilbert Perez

More films directed by Gilbert Perez: SupahPapalicious, Dreamboy, Trip and Kahit Isang Saglit.

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Plot

Jologs Plot Summary

What happens in Jologs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ruben, a college student, is introduced through his day-to-day grind at Barako Café, a place run by Trigger. His tuition worries mount after he loses his scholarship on a technicality, and the unpaid bills push him toward a desperate choice: burglary at his father’s house to cover the costs. The movie then tracks this turning point as a chaotic, humor-filled sequence—an over-the-top, choreographed fight scene with wire work and exaggerated martial arts—that foregrounds how a moment of pressure can cascade into a torrent of comic danger and consequence.

Full summary

The whole story of Jologs, scene by scene

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Videos

Jologs Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Jologs.

Jologs Official Trailer | 'Jologs'
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jologs?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the café where Ruben works to get by as a college student?

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FAQ

Jologs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jologs, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jologs?

Jologs runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Jologs released?

Jologs was released on August 22, 2002.

Who directed Jologs?

Jologs was directed by Gilbert Perez.

More films by Gilbert Perez

Who is in the cast of Jologs?

Jologs stars John Prats as Ruben, Onemig Bondoc as Trigger and Michelle Bayle as Shona, among 41 credited actors.

Does Jologs have a post-credit scene?

No. Jologs has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jologs in?

The original language of Jologs is Tagalog.

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