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Heart of Christmas
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Heart of Christmas

1998-12-25 · 112 min · ★ 9.0

Fantasy · Comedy

Christopher cannot help but think that he is jinxed, but his luck changes when an impish Christmas elf appears, offering him and his siblings a wish.

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Directors
Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes
Production companies
Tikbalang Productions, Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jolina MagdangalJolina MagdangalMerry
Rita AvilaRita AvilaChristy
Jaclyn JoseJaclyn JoseBelle
Edu ManzanoEdu ManzanoMiguel
Jason SalcedoJason SalcedoDondi
Justin SimoyVincent
Korinne LirioMaya
Emman AbeledaChristopher
Cherry Pie PicacheCherry Pie PicacheOphelia
Anita LindaAnita LindaLola Angeles
Jaime FabregasJaime FabregasTiyo Balti
Anna LarruceaAnna LarruceaSandy
Lara FabregasLara FabregasBinibining Kulimlim
Ernie ZarateErnie ZarateFamily Doctor
Giselle ToengiGiselle ToengiManolita Morato
Ogie DiazOgie DiazTalkshow Host
Mel KimuraMel KimuraPatricia Paez
P.J. OretaMale Newscaster
Junell HernandoJunell HernandoJon-Jon
Ping MedinaPing MedinaCaloy

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