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Child of Sorrow
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Child of Sorrow

1956-03-20 · 119 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Drama

A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.

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Directors
Lamberto V. Avellana
Production companies
LVN Pictures
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rosa RosalRosa RosalTita
Tony SantosTony SantosVic
Joseph de CordovaJoseph de CordovaKardo
Vic SilayanVic SilayanFather Fidel
Vic BacaniIpe
Leroy SalvadorLeroy SalvadorSoldier
Rosa AguirreRosa AguirreTinay
Oscar KesseClub Manager
Alfonso CarvajalCustoms Officer
Johnny ReyesArmy Doctor
Eddie RodriguezEddie RodriguezEddie
Arturo MoranGerry

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