“Balota,” the highly-acclaimed film from GMA Pictures and GMA Entertainment Group, will stream globally on Netflix beginning January 31.
Written and directed by Kip Oebanda, the film stars Marian Rivera, whose outstanding performance earned her the Cinemalaya Best Actress Award.
Produced by GMA Pictures, GMA Entertainment Group, and Kip Oebanda, “Balota” is a satire that shines a light on the dedication of teachers to safeguarding the public’s votes during elections. It narrates the story of a land-grabbing tycoon and a former male sexy actor who are locked in a tight race for the mayoral seat of a small town in the Philippines.
One of the featured full-length films during the 20th edition of Cinemalaya, “Balota” had a successful five-week commercial theatrical run due to public demand.