A Narrative Movie Review of

Submitted by Draniell James A. Yecla

V – Sampaguita
to Mr. Virgilio S. Dejayco
Adviser
I. TITLE: Ang Sikreto ng Piso
The movie “Ang Sikreto ng Piso” (The Secret of the Philippine Peso Coin) is a family-oriented
comedy and historical film inspired by actual events on the smuggle of the Philippine peso coin in 2006.

II. CHARACTERS:

Gelli de Belen as Juana

Long Mejia as Panday

Ariel Rivera as Ronnie Beverly Salviejo as

Manang Che

Angelica Ulip as
Twinkle Raphael Robes as Sir
Rodrigo

Bea Binene as Mam Wacky Kiray and

Leonor

Amberlicious as Palit
Lou Veloso as Mang Piso Money Changer
Tano Biglangawa Employees

Ernie Garcia as Mang

Dong

Joyce Peñas Pilarsky as

Mrs. Guevarra

Ricky Rivero as Mr.

Guevarra

Nico Nicolas as Kuya

Ronald

Micah Musa as Mam

Doreen
III. CREDITS:
Written and Directed by Perry Escaño
Screenplay by Perry Escaño and Abet Raz

Produced by JPP Dreamworld Productions and MPJ Entertainment Productions

Release Date: January 30, 2019
Genre: A family oriented comedy inspired by actual events.
Rated PG by the MTRCB.

IV. MAIN SETTINGS / LOCATIONS:

Junkshops, School, Money Changer office, Peso coin laboratory

V. PLOT:
The story is about love of family, friendship, care for others, honesty and God being the center of our
family.

VI. SYNOPSIS:
The story is about a simple family that tries to survive with their everyday needs. Until one day trials
came and the head of the family, Ronnie, decided to look for an extra income for them to survive. He
thought that he is doing a heroic deed, accepting an odd job that promises higher income -- one that
requires him to gather as much one-peso coin as he could. Ronnie was lured to a promise of exchanging
one-peso coin for 3 pesos with occasional bonuses. It is only a matter of time when he discovers why
these coins are being smuggled abroad. While this is happening, more conflicts developed in the story.
Mang Tano was framed to an illegal activity, Juana’s work place was robbed and Twinkle was hit by a
car. All that Ronnie and Juana could do was to seek help from God. Soon enough everything was lifted,
with much caring and helping from each member of the family, friends and neighbors the story ended
happily.

VII. LESSONS I LEARNED:

I learned the value of the Philippine peso and working an honest life is important. I also learned that
crab mentality is not good instead caring for others helps lighten our situation. Most of all putting God
in the center of our life and family keep us strong.

VIII. PART OF THE MOVIE THAT I LIKED:

I like the part when Mang Tano is explaining what is so special about the Philippine peso.

IX. PART OF THE MOVIE THAT I DISLIKE:

I was so sad when Twinkle got hit by a car.

X. MOVIE RATING AND RECOMMENDATION:

I recommend this movie for the whole family. It is funny and simple with a lot of lessons to be learned.
I give five stars for making an important issue relatable.