Pik Pak Boom

Pik Pak Boom

Year: 1988

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Leroy Salvador

ComedyRomance

The anthology follows two separate tales about discovering joy through self‑lessness. In MANYIKA, an enchanted doll springs to life and guides two orphaned children to understand love and generosity. In BANANA‑CUE, a privileged girl learns true happiness when she befriends a classmate who sells sweetened bananas to fund his high‑school education.

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Timeline & Setting – Pik Pak Boom (1988)

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Earth, Fairy Kingdom, Barangay, Irma's boarding house

Marie arrives on Earth from a magical Fairy Kingdom, bringing transformative magic into a modern neighborhood. Danny and Rosie live in a humble shanty-turned-home that becomes a focal point for Marie's gifts. The setting shifts toward a community boarding house in Irma's world when Berto's arc begins, illustrating two parallel stories in a shared environment. The Fairy Kingdom serves as the magical counterpart to the Earthbound world, highlighting the contrast between fantasy and daily life.

🌍 Real world 🧚 Fairy 🏘️ Community

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Main Characters – Pik Pak Boom (1988)

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Marie (Manyika)

A mischievous fairy banished from her kingdom who becomes a lifelike doll on Earth. She grants wishes but must learn restraint, as her powers create temporary fortunes for Danny and Rosie before the clock strikes midnight. Her relationships with the siblings turn tense when they forget the limits of her magic.

🧚 Fairy ✨ Magic 🎭 Transformation

Rosie (Lea Salonga)

Danny's sister, who initially enjoys the luxurious life Marie's magic provides. She has a singing voice that becomes a key element of the plot, and her conflict with Marie leads to emotional tension. Her growth hinges on balancing gratitude with integrity.

🎤 Music 👫 Family ✨ Talent

Danny (Herbert Bautista)

Rosie's brother, eager to win status through a magical drag race prize. He displays ambition and reckless risk-taking, threatening their unstable benefit from Marie's gifts. His choices drive the conflict that brings Marie's temper to a head.

🏁 Competition 🧭 Ambition 👬 Sibling

Jerry

Danny's rival classmate who challenges him in the drag race, serving as a catalyst for the contest that tests Danny's priorities. His role emphasizes youth culture and competitive bravado.

🏁 Rivalry 🔥 Youth 🕹️ Competition

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Major Themes – Pik Pak Boom (1988)

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✨ Magic & Consequences

Marie’s magic grants temporary comfort to Danny and Rosie, transforming their world and boosting their status. The enchantments blur the line between generosity and dependence, and the siblings begin to take the gift for granted. The magic operates under a strict limit—everything resets at midnight—teaching that power without responsibility comes at a price.

💰 Greed & Ambition

The siblings chase easier paths to success: a drag race with a magical prize and a singing contest. Their pursuit of status through Marie’s gifts exposes their vanity and willingness to exploit kindness. The rivalry and desire for more threaten their relationships with each other and with Marie.

🤝 Redemption & Forgiveness

When Marie confronts their misuse of her magic, she faces conflict with the siblings. The Fairy Mother and Fairy Queen offer forgiveness, restoring Marie’s status and the siblings’ chance at a stable life. The narrative culminates in reconciliation, where kindness from Marie and honest effort by Danny and Rosie are rewarded.

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