
Selfish Desires
1984-06-28 · 116 min · ★ 8.0
Clarissa is an ambitious young woman born to a poor family. She is later adopted by her rich godmother after a tragedy. Determined to escape a life of poverty, she uses everyone around her, including her friends and family, in her relentless pursuit of wealth and power.
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- Directors
- Maryo J. de los Reyes
- Production companies
- VH Films
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
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Maricel SorianoClarissa Rosales
Charito SolisNaty Rosales
Gina AlajarNancy Rosales
Liza LorenaMonina Gargamonte
Arlene MuhlachTherese Gargamonte
William MartinezDaryl Revilla
Jaime FabregasMorris
Ronaldo ValdezNick Arnaldo
Michael De MesaOz
Ramil RodriguezAtty. Syjuco
Ester ChavezMely
Dante CastroJeric
Jennifer SevillaYoung Therese
Koko TrinidadMr. Recto
Olivia CenizalMrs. Margarita RectoTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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