Katas ng Saudi () is a 2007 Philippine comedy drama film directed by Jose Javier Reyes under Maverick Films. The film revolves around an Overseas Filipino Worker who returns to the Philippines from Saudi Arabia after working for ten years to reunite with his family.
Cast Jinggoy Estrada as Oca Lorna Tolentino as Marcy, Oca's wife Arron Villaflor as Ryan, Oca's son, who is suspected to be gay due to being engrossed with his studies and not dating. Bayani Agbayani as Pol, Oca's best friend Eugene Domingo as Tessie Shaina Magdayao as Cathy, Oca's daughter Rayver Cruz as Kyle, a suitor of Magdayao's character Julian Estrada as Biboy, Oca's son Vangie Labalan as Mameng, Oca's mother Liza Lorena as Noemi Dick Israel Mandy Ochoa Ernie Zarate
Production Katas ng Saudi was produced under Maverick Films which is associated with the Estrada political family. The film risked not being completed due to controversies of former President Joseph Estrada was facing which rendered the politician hesitant to provide funding for the film. Lead actor Jinggoy Estrada managed to convince his father to give greenlight to the film relying on the film's theme of tackling issues of Overseas Filipino Workers. The film was also used as an opportunity to introduce Jinggoy's son Julian in the film industry.
Release Katas ng Saudi was released in the Philippines on December 25, 2007, as one of the official entries of the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival.
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