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Romantic drama

Kuya (2004): Cast

Kuya (2004) movie poster

Kuya is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Dominic Zapata, starring Joel Torre as Jill's Pa, Mel Kimura and Pinky Amador. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Kuya (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Dominic Zapata
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kuya About?

The premise of Kuya without spoilers.

It follows five close‑knit friends during a pivotal summer that will shape their lives, exploring each of their first loves and the memories they create together. Through a series of adventures and misadventures, the teens confront heartbreak, growth, and the harsh lessons that come with growing up.

Kuya Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • group
  • teenager
  • friend
  • cousin cousin relationship
  • youth
  • vacation
  • summer
  • sex
  • school
  • pregnancy
  • friendship
  • drug use
+3 more
  • disco
  • car accident
  • beach party
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Cast & crew

Kuya Cast & Characters

Joel Torre leads the cast as Jill's Pa, with Mel Kimura as Vincent's Mom and Pinky Amador as Chloe and Grace's Ma. Directed by Dominic Zapata; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Kuya

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From the director

More from Dominic Zapata

More films directed by Dominic Zapata: Boy Pick Up: The Movie and Mulawin: The Movie.

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FAQ

Kuya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Kuya?

Kuya runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Kuya released?

Kuya was released on February 28, 2004.

Who directed Kuya?

Kuya was directed by Dominic Zapata.

More films by Dominic Zapata

Who is in the cast of Kuya?

Kuya stars Joel Torre as Jill's Pa, Mel Kimura as Vincent's Mom and Pinky Amador as Chloe and Grace's Ma, among 21 credited actors.

Does Kuya have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Kuya in?

The original language of Kuya is Tagalog.

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