
Moonchild
1988-09-09 · 115 min · ★ 7.3
A robbery goes wrong and the bank's teller Josie is abducted by the gunman Angelito Asuncion. A few weeks pass and Josie escapes to tell a tale of terror and mayhem. She asserts to have faked falling for him in order to win his trust while Angelito surfaces to claim otherwise.
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- Directors
- Chito S. Roño
- Production companies
- Double M Films
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jaclyn JoseJosie Peralta
Mark GilAngel Asuncion
Anjo YllanaSammy Peralta
Anita LindaJuana
Tita MuñozSammy's Mother
Mia GutierrezMrs. Asuncion
Susan AfricaJosie's Officemate
Lucita SorianoJosie's Mother
Archie AdamosTikboy
Cris VertidoPolice Investigator
Gammy VirayLawyer
Aljon JimenezPool Player
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