
Maricris Sioson - Japayuki
1993-07-29 · 102 min · ★ 4.7
The quest for truth about the plight of a Filipina entertainer who went to Japan for greener pastures and was brought back to Manila dead.
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- Directors
- Joey Romero
- Production companies
- Regal Entertainment
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ruffa GutierrezMaricris Sioson
Janice de BelenCynthia Gallardo
Monsour Del RosarioSaito
Joel TorreAlvin
Isabel RivasOnnie
John EstradaDario
Karla EstradaRowena
Johnny VicarMr. Mercado
Mon ConfiadoKenji
Malou CrisologoMrs. Gamboa
Ogie DiazBernie
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