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Volta (film)

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Volta
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWenn V. Deramas
Written by
  • Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
  • Artemio Abad
Based on
Characters created
by
  • Raymond Diamzon
  • Francis Xavier Pasion
Produced byTess V. Fuentes
Starring
CinematographySherman Philip T. So
Edited byVito Cajili
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • June 23, 2004 (2004-06-23)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱60 million

Volta is a 2004 action-adventure-comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas as Volta. It was released under Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions. The story concerns an ordinary woman who was given the power of electricity and used this gift for the common good by becoming a caped crusader donning a red suit. The film would serve as the inspiration for 2008 TV series of the same name, albeit a different setting, storyline and a more comedic tone.

Plot

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Perla, a dressmaker who works for her siblings Percy and Penny, discovers she has superpowers after being struck by lightning three times. These powers, which allow her to generate heat and electricity with her hands, lead her to become the superhero Volta. Despite her siblings' resentment and blaming her powers for past mishaps, Perla finds guidance and encouragement from Ama, a ball of light with a human face. Ama teaches Perla to use her powers for good and manage them effectively.

Volta's main antagonist, Celphora, aims to harness Volta's powers for her Telstra Technology. She initially sends minions to lure Volta into revealing herself. Celphora then deceives Percy by posing as a workmate to extract his sister's secret and captures him and Penny to use as bait for Volta. Celphora demands that Volta transfer her powers in exchange for her siblings' freedom. Volta complies but ultimately kills Celphora with lightning using a steel rod. This leads to her siblings understanding the importance of Volta and Perla's sacrifice, resulting in a heartfelt reconciliation.

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