Mano Po 1 is a 2002 Tagalog-language Drama movie written by Roy Iglesias and Lily Y. Monteverde. The movie is directed by Joel Lamangan. During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina.. Mano po 1 stars Maricel Soriano in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Richard Gomez, Kris Aquino, Ara Mina, Eddie Garcia, Tirso Cruz Iii and Eric Quizon.