The Debut

One night can change a lifetime.

The Debut — Plot

Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son, who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA, will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future.

• Release date
• May 18, 2000
• Runtime
• 88 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Gene Cajayon

The Debut — Cast

Dante Basco Ben Mercado

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Jayson Schaal Doug

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Brian Card Dave

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Mindy Spence Jennifer

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Nicole Hawkyard Susie

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Brandon Martinez Rick Ernie Zarate Tito Lenny Gina Alajar Gina Mercado