The Debut Backdrop Blur
The Debut Poster

The Debut

"One night can change a lifetime."

Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) 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. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.

Top Cast

  • Dante Basco

    Dante Basco

    Ben Mercado

  • Jayson Schaal

    Jayson Schaal

    Doug

  • Brian Card

    Brian Card

    Dave

  • Mindy Spence

    Mindy Spence

    Jennifer

  • Nicole Hawkyard

    Nicole Hawkyard

    Susie

  • Brandon Martinez

    Brandon Martinez

    Rick

  • Ernie Zarate

    Ernie Zarate

    Tito Lenny

  • Gina Alajar

    Gina Alajar

    Gina Mercado

  • Bernadette Balagtas

    Bernadette Balagtas

    Rose Mercado

Overview

Filipino-American high school student Ben (Dante Basco) 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. This fresh independent production from Gene Cajayon presents a lighthearted and warm coming-of-age tale filtered through the eyes of an American subculture rarely seen on film.

Rating

6.0 / 10
8 Reviews
1 Popular

Trailers & Clips

Recommendations