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When Will Sin Be Washed Away?

1989-05-11 · 110 min · ★ 8.5

Drama

A driver sells his baby to his wealthy childless employers, causing consequences years later.

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Directors
Lino Brocka
Production companies
Vision Films [ph], Viva Films
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lorna TolentinoLorna TolentinoMonica Escudero
Richard GomezRichard GomezRobert Quintana
Helen GamboaHelen GamboaAdora Meneses
Pilar PilapilPilar PilapilBeatriz Escudero
Dante RiveroDante RiveroOscar Lanting
Eddie GarciaEddie GarciaClaudio Escudero
Suzanne GonzalesSuzanne GonzalesLourdes
Rafael OngpinDave
Ramil RodriguezRamil RodriguezAtty. Roxas
Gino AntonioGino AntonioDouglas
Ernie ZarateErnie ZarateJudge
Trisha RodinYoung Monica
Aida CarmonaAida CarmonaJulia
Rene MatiasDriver
Benjie LedesmaBenjie

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