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My Teacher Who Doesn't Know How to Read
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My Teacher Who Doesn't Know How to Read

2017-08-04 · 105 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

When their teacher disappears, school children cradle guns in their arms instead of books.

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Directors
Perry Escaño
Production companies
MPJ Entertainment Productions, Cinemalaya Foundation
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alfred VargasAlfred Vargas
Mon ConfiadoMon Confiado
James BlancoJames Blanco
Lou VelosoLou Veloso
Miggs CuadernoMiggs Cuaderno
Marc Justine Alvarez
Kiko MatosKiko Matos
Loren Burgos
Micko LaurenteMicko Laurente
Joana Marie TanJoana Marie Tan
Shyr ValdezShyr Valdez
Paul Sy
Garie Concepcion
Lianne ValentinLianne Valentin
Hazel Faith Dela CruzHazel Faith Dela Cruz
Tori Garcia
Alvin Barcelona
Marife NecesitoMarife Necesito
Bon Andrew LentejasBon Andrew Lentejas
Ernie GarciaErnie Garcia

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