Jul 16, 1975
127 min
Full-HD

Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

Bembol Roco

Julio Madiaga

Hilda Koronel

Ligaya Paraiso

Lou Salvador Jr.

Atong

Tommy Abuel

Pol

Lily Gamboa Mendoza

Perla

Joonee Gamboa

Omeng

Pio De Castro III

Imo

Joe Jardi

Frank

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