

Magnifico
2003-01-29 · 122 min · ★ 7.8
A boy builds a coffin for his terminally ill grandmother, while raising money to buy a wheelchair for his sister.
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- Directors
- Maryo J. de los Reyes
- Production companies
- Violett Films Production
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
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Jiro ManioMagnifico
Lorna TolentinoEdna
Albert MartinezGerry
Gloria RomeroLola Magda
Celia RodriguezKa Doring
Mark GilDomeng
Amy AustriaTessie
Cherry Pie PicacheCristy
Susan AfricaPracing
Isabelle De LeonHelen
Dido De La PazForeman
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