| Walong Libong Piso | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dante Balboa |
| Written by | Dante Balboa |
| Based on | Walong Libong Piso by Dante Balboa |
| Produced by | Benjamin Austria |
| Starring | Paolo Gumabao |
| Music by | Gilbert Obispo |
Production company | Bentria Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Walong Libong Piso (stylized asWALON8 LIBOnG PISO) (lit. 'Eight Thousand Pesos') is a 2025 Philippinepsychological drama film written and directed by Dante Balboa.[1] The film is a film version of the theater play with the same title, writer, director and lead actor.[2]
The film tackles thehypersexuality disorder and mental health issues amongst the protagonist and antagonist of the story.
After completing his master's degree Dante balboa back to show business to write and direct films and he proposed a project to Benjamin Austria. Director Dante Balboa immediately starts directing and he starts with the filmGraduation Day and a live theater play titledWalong Libong Piso which thay are planning to have a film version after the release of the said theater play. All of the projects are under BenTria Productions.[7] The film version of the production reflects the real time aspect by being shot in a single take, only moving around through zooms and pans.[8]
The film official theme song titled "Init ng Katawan" was written by Dante Balboa, arranged by Elmer Bancaflor, produced by BenTria Productions and interpreted by Aris Conception.[9]
The film director Dante Balboa first announced on his social media the release date of the re-run ofWalong Libong Piso play on November and December 2025 and posted the release date of the film version of it on October 22, 2025, under Bentria Production.[10][11]
The film aims forGuinness World Records recognition for its unique settings and technical aspects because the film has one character, one sequence, one concept, one story, one setting, one location, one single shot, one shooting take, one set design, one lighting design, one central theme, one conflict, one climax, one main theme song, one low budgeted, one day shoot, one writer, one director one film adaptation and 1 hour and 35 minutes long.[12]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Philippine Glitter Awards 2025 | November 30, 2025 | Best Director of the Year | Dante Balboa | Won | [13] |
| Film Producer of the Year | Benjamin Austria | ||||
| Best Actor of the Year | Paolo Gumabao |