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Moonchild
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Moonchild

1988-09-09 · 115 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Thriller · Crime

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 JoseJaclyn JoseJosie Peralta
Mark GilMark GilAngel Asuncion
Anjo YllanaAnjo YllanaSammy Peralta
Anita LindaAnita LindaJuana
Tita MuñozTita MuñozSammy's Mother
Mia GutierrezMia GutierrezMrs. Asuncion
Susan AfricaSusan AfricaJosie's Officemate
Lucita SorianoLucita SorianoJosie's Mother
Fernando MoratoObet
Archie AdamosArchie AdamosTikboy
Cris VertidoCris VertidoPolice Investigator
Resty VergaraDaily News Reporter
Gammy VirayGammy VirayLawyer
Aljon JimenezAljon JimenezPool Player
Bodjie PascuaBodjie PascuaBank Manager
Jojo Reyes

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