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Insiang
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Insiang

1976-12-25 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.

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Directors
Lino Brocka
Production companies
Cinemanila
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hilda KoronelHilda KoronelInsiang
Mona LisaMona LisaTonya
Ruel VernalRuel VernalDado
Rez CortezRez CortezBebot
Marlon RamirezMarlon RamirezNanding Karyas
Nina LorenzoLudy Karyas
Mely MallariTonya's Sister-in-Law
Carpi AsturiasMr. Karyas
Danilo PosadasDanilo PosadasDado's Friend
Joe JardiJoe JardiBebot's Friend
Eddie PagayonBebot's Friend
Tommy YapTommy YapHotel Manager
George Atutubo
Estrella Antonio
Jimmy Calaguas
Belen Chikote
Joel LamanganJoel Lamangan

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