Inspirational Drama 'Green Bones' Is GMA's Entry For MMFF 2024

With the success of the movie 'Firefily' last year, GMA Pictures wanted to give another amazing story with their entry for the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival with 'Green Bones' starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid. Also directed by Zig Dulay, it is also Co-produced with Brightburn Entertainment and distributed by Columbia Pictures.

Bringing a suspenseful drama to the festival, the story was also written by National Artist Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Anj Atienza. From just a concept, they saw the potential of it being a moving film that revolves around the sense of justice, doubt, family, forgiveness, and second chances.

Green Bones is top-billed by the critically acclaimed Dennis Trillo who makes his MMFF comeback, and primetime star Ruru Madrid in his first MMFF role. Michael de Mesa, Ronnie Lazaro, Wendell Ramos, and Alessandra de Rossi also star in the movie, with the special participation of Iza Calzado and Nonie Buencamino.

Green Bones follows the story of soon to be released prisoner Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo) who was incarcerated for the murder of his sister. His release is put in jeopardy by newly assigned prison guard Xavier Gonzaga (Ruru Madrid) who makes it his personal mission to keep Zamora behind bars.

The inspirational and heart-wrenching drama touches on the belief that finding green bones in a person's remains is proof of one's goodness in life. Ruru Madrid's character Xavier, Jaded from the tragic death of his own sister in a senseless crime, does not believe criminals could hold sach a bone in their body. His suspicions about Trillo's character Dom Zamora are fueled by the latter's strange behavior inside the penal complex, even as the prisoner's reputation is that of an already reformed man.

Zig Dulay, the filmmaker behind "Firefly" Dulay is also known for his hit TV series Maria Clara at Ibarra and Sahaya. Based on the original concept of GMA Public Affairs' senior manager for documentaries JC Rubio.

It also stars Mikoy Morales, Royce Cabrera, Sofia Pablo, Sienna Stevens, Kylie Padilla, Pauline Mendoza, Gerhard. Acao, Raul Morit, Victor Neri, Ruby Ruiz, and Enzo Osorio showcasing a star-studded cast for the movie.

Green Bones is distributed by Columbia Pictures for Sony Pictures Releasing International. Green Bones will be showing in Philipine theaters beginning December 25.