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This Is My Country
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This Is My Country

1984-12-19 · 108 min · ★ 7.1

Crime · Drama

A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.

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Directors
Lino Brocka
Production companies
Stéphan Films, Malaya Films
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Phillip SalvadorPhillip SalvadorTuring
Gina AlajarGina AlajarLuz
Venchito GalvezVenchito GalvezKa Ador
Ariosto Reyes Jr.Willy
Bey VitoBinggo
Aida CarmonaAida CarmonaAling Fely
Nomer SonMr. Lim
Paquito DiazPaquito DiazHugo
Jess de la PazGuard
Lorli VillanuevaLorli VillanuevaMrs. Lim
Raul AragonRaul AragonLando
Rez CortezRez CortezBoy Echas
Fred CapulongPoks
Jippi ReyesGonzalo
Roger MoringRoger
Fred ParamPolice Officer
Khryss AdaliaWorker
LouellaWorker
Gamay ArkoncelWorker
Peachy AtutuboWorker

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