

This Is My Country
1984-12-19 · 108 min · ★ 7.1
A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.
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- Directors
- Lino Brocka
- Production companies
- Stéphan Films, Malaya Films
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Phillip SalvadorTuring
Gina AlajarLuz
Venchito GalvezKa Ador
Aida CarmonaAling Fely
Paquito DiazHugo
Lorli VillanuevaMrs. Lim
Raul AragonLando
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