Green Bones is a 2024 Philippine prison drama film directed by Zig Dulay and written by Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza from a story concept by JC Rubio. Starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, the story follows Xavier Gonzaga,[2] a police officer who is grieving his sister's death, while fighting against the release of the criminal named Domingo Zamora.[3]
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| Directed by | Zig Dulay |
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| Story by | JC Rubio |
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| Cinematography | Neil Daza |
| Edited by | Benjamin Tolentino |
| Music by | Len Calvo |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱133,742,461.06[1] |
Produced by GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Brightburn Entertainment, with Sony Pictures Releasing as distributor, the film was released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as an one of the official entries to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.[4][5][6]
Synopsis
editDomingo, a notorious criminal is set to be released from prison. Xavier, a newly assigned prison guard, being blinded by his own prejudice beliefs is determined to keep Domingo incarcerated despite lacks of legal grounds. Domingo's reserved demeanor feeds on Xavier growing suspicion, forcing him to uncover the prisoner' background story which lead him to discover the broken criminal justice system, personal vendetta and redemption.
Cast
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- Dennis Trillo as Domingo "Dom" Zamora, a criminal accused of murdering his own sister and niece.[4]
- Ruru Madrid as Xavier Gonzaga, a prison guard.[7][8][9]
- Enzo Osorio as young Xavier
- Alessandra De Rossi as Betty
- Michael de Mesa as Juanito Velasquez
- Ronnie Lazaro as Edgardo Sevilla
- Sofia Pablo as Ruth Pineda
- Sienna Stevens as young Ruth
- Wendell Ramos as Jonathan Cruz
- Pauline Mendoza as Elise Gonzaga, Xavier's sister
- Victor Neri as Carlos Pineda
- Kylie Padilla[10] as Lisa
- Mikoy Morales as Minyong
- Royce Cabrera as Luis
- Ruby Ruiz as Mi
- Gerard Acao as Pol
- Raul Morit as Ador
- Iza Calzado as Joanna "Jo" Zamora-Pineda, Ruth's mother and Dom's sister
- Nonie Buencamino as Jorge Delos Santos
Production
editOn July 15, 2024, GMA Pictures released an official teaser poster for the movie, which is an entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11] The film is entitled, Green Bones directed by Zig Dulay,[5] who previously directed the film Firefly that won the Best Picture award in the previous year.[12] Green Bones is one of the first five movie entries for the film festival.[13]
Filming concluded on November 20, 2024.[14]
Music
editRelease
editGreen Bones was released in cinemas on December 25, 2024, at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.[6] This is the first film to be released under GMA Pictures' distribution deal with American film company Columbia Pictures (through the Sony Pictures Releasing International label).[16] The film was cited by the MMFF as one of the three top-grossing entries for its 2024 edition.[17]
The film was screened at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on March 6, 2025.[18]
In August 2025, Film Development Council of the Philippines announced Green Bones as one of the preselected contenders for the Best International Feature Film category to the Academy Awards in 2026.[19] It lost to Director Lav Diaz's movie Magellan which was chosen as the official entry to the Oscar awards in September 2025.[20]
Reception
editAccolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | 50th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Green Bones | Won | [21] |
| Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence | Nominated | ||||
| Best Director | Zig Dulay | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Dennis Trillo | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ruru Madrid | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Neil Daza | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Maolen Fadul | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Benjamin Tolentino | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Albert Michael Idioma and Nicole Rosacay | Nominated | |||
| Best Musical Score | Len Calvo | Nominated | |||
| Best Child Performer | Sienna Stevens | Won | |||
| 2025 | 2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | [22] |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (Asia category) |
Dennis Trillo | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role (National category) | Won | ||||
| International Golden Summit Excellence Award in Vietnam | Best Actor | Won | [23] | ||
| Gawad Urian | Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor ( Best Actor ) | Won | [24] | ||
References
edit- ↑ "Green Bones". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ↑ Yap, Jade Veronique (December 16, 2024). "Here's the route for the Parade of Stars this Saturday". GMA Network. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ↑ Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- 1 2 GMA Integrated News (July 16, 2024). "Green Bones nina Dennis Trillo, Sofia Pablo, pasok sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- 1 2 "First Lady lends support to golden edition of MMFF". The Manila Times. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- 1 2 "Green Bones starring Dennis Trillo, Sofia Pablo among first 5 finalists for Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ GMA Integrated News (October 22, 2024). "'Green Bones' unveils first look at characters of Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid". GMA Network. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Iglesia, Iza (December 10, 2024). "'Green Bones:' A tale of redemption and hope". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Ruru Madrid says 'Green Bones' is a dream come true". GMA News. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ GMA Integrated News (August 29, 2024). "Kylie Padilla joins Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid in MMFF 2024 entry 'Green Bones'". GMA Network. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Green Bones among MMFF's first 5 finalists for 2024!". GMA Pictures. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via Facebook.
- ↑ Asis, Salve (July 18, 2024). "Green Bones movie ng GMA Pictures, pasok sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Metro Manila Film Festival announces first 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ↑ Kang, Kristine (November 20, 2024). "Ruru Madrid posts 'Green Bones' set photos as they wrap up taping". GMA Network. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (December 4, 2024). "SB19's 'Mapa,' 'Nyebe' featured in 'And the Breadwinner Is…,' 'Green Bones'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Columbia Pictures to distribute GMA Pictures' Green Bones, KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie". GMA Integrated News. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ↑ de Castro, Isagani Jr. (January 15, 2025). "[ANALYSIS] MMFF won't break P1-billion box-office record: Is Philippine cinema dead?". Rappler. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ↑ ""Green Bones" starring Dennis Trillo & Ruru Madrid". Manila International Film Festival. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ↑ "'Sunshine,' 'Green Bones,' 'Magellan' among contenders for PH entry to Oscars". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (September 1, 2025). "Lav Diaz's 'Magellan' is PH entry for Best International Feature Film at 2025 Oscars". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ Reyes, Juno (December 28, 2024). "FULL LIST: Winners, 2024 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
- ↑ "AACA NATIONAL WINNERS 2025" (PDF). Asian Academy Creative Awards. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Marian waging Best Actress sa Int'l Golden Summit Excellence Awards". People Journal. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ↑ "The Nominees, 48th Gawad Urian". Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino (MPP).
External links
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Media related to Green Bones at Wikimedia Commons- Green Bones at IMDb
