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''How I Fixed My Hair After a Rather Long Journey'' is Norman Wilwayco's triple Palanca-winning novel, which won in 2002;〔)〕 short story, which won in 2000; and screenplay, which won in 2003. Its original title is in Tagalog: ''Kung Paano Ko Inayos Ang Buhok Ko Matapos Ang Mahaba-haba Ring Paglalakbay''. The book, however, is commonly but unofficially also called Mondomanila due to the success of the film Mondomanila, which is very loosely based on the story. Published in 2005 by Kamias Road's Automatic Writings, the book ''How I Fixed My Hair After a Rather Long Journey'' became a critical success, receiving praise for its unflinchingly honest portrayal of life in the slums. The adaptation of the novel starring Tim Mabalot was released in 2012. Called Mondomanila, the film is directed by Khavn. It premiered at the 41st International Film Festival Rotterdam in January 2012.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=4 Pinoy indies now in Berlinale )〕 The screenplay was co-written by Khavn and Wilwayco.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mondomanila SP-2012 )〕 ==Plot== In a world where cargo boxes are houses and a full meal a day is a feast, Tony de Guzman subsists as a sophist but with plans to avenge his oppression. He begins his journey as the neighborhood water-carrier, cursing his estranged father for being a financial detriment with a pompous vision of education for his sons. Tony’s life is bridled by a string of endless acquaintances and relations dating back to his childhood. From his matchbox home of a nagging mother with dreams of romance and a kid brother sexually assaulted by an American pedophile, Tony takes minuscule steps along a narrow path of grime that is his community and elbows his way out of an interesting company of neighbors: Almang Paybsiks, the town gossip; Pablong Shoeshine, the arsonist Casanova; Mutya, the dilettante gangster; Sgt. Pepper, the town's resident macho who has a gay son; and Domeng, the pimp. When Tony is given the unique chance to become a scholar in the state university and later, to be employed as a prestigious computer engineer, he thought he had successfully escaped the filth of the slums—only to encounter worse depravity in fair skins and fragrant garments. Tony’s appetite for escape then becomes insatiable. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mondomanila (novel)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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