35th MMFF Official Entry: "Ang Panday" (2009)

Ang Panday ("The Blacksmith") is an upcoming 2009 Philippine fantasy film that adapts Carlo J. Caparas' Panday comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, the film adaptation stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as the title character.

Cast:
Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. as Flavio
Phillip Salvador as Lizardo
Rhian Ramos as Emelita
Iza Calzado as Margarita
Robert Villar
Sheena Halili as Dahlia
Carlene Aguilar as Amalia
George Estregan Jr. as Apoykatawan
Matt Ranillo III
Geoff Eigenmann as Marcos
Benjie Paras as Bogaboy
John Lapus as Mauching
Paulo Avelino as Celso
Stef Prescott as Mananaggal
BJ Forbes as Martin
Luz Valdez as Nanay Kamaring
Joonee Gamboa as Tatay Seloy
Carlos Morales as Vamipro
Gladys Guevarra as Rowena
JB Magsaysay as Benito
King Gutierrez as Cruzaldo
Dindo Arroyo as Hugo







Ang Panday revolves around the peace-loving but brave Flavio (Bong Revilla Jr.). His arch-enemy Lizardo (Phillip Salvador) attempts to ruin the peace and harmony of their dwelling place, affecting the inhabitants.

Moreover, the evil warlord challenges Flavio by capturing his beautiful lady love Maria (Iza Calzado). A series of events take place, bringing the blacksmith (panday) at the forefront of a full-blown war against Lizardo’s troops.