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Once a Moth
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Once a Moth

1976-12-25 · 99 min · ★ 9.5

Drama

Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.

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Directors
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
Production companies
Premiere Productions
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nora AunorNora AunorCorazon de la Cruz
Jay IlaganJay IlaganBonifacio Santos
Gloria SevillaGloria SevillaChedeng de la Cruz
Perla BautistaPerla BautistaYolanda Santos
Eddie VillamayorCarlito de la Cruz
Paquito SalcedoInkong Menciong
Leo MartinezLeo MartinezTravel Agent
Lily MiraflorEsther
Nanding Fernandez
Luz FernandezLuz Fernandez
German MorenoGerman Moreno
Carlos Padilla Jr.Carlos Padilla Jr.
Ricky Sandico
Leopoldo SalcedoLeopoldo Salcedo
Michael Sandico

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