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Malvarosa (1958)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 41M

Director : Gregorio Fernandez
Writer : Consuelo P. Osorio

Synopsis

Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

Actors

Charito Solis
Charito Solis
Rosa
Leroy Salvador
Leroy Salvador
Candido
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Alberto
Eddie Rodriguez
Eddie Rodriguez
Avelino
Vic Silayan
Vic Silayan
Melanio
Rebecca Del Rio
Rebecca Del Rio
Sinforosa
Vic Diaz
Vic Diaz
Leonides
Rey Ruiz
Rey Ruiz
Vedasto
Linda Roxas
Linda Roxas
Miling
Johnny Reyes
Johnny Reyes
Tony
Priscilla Ramirez
Priscilla Ramirez
Aling Ipang
Ramon Olmos
Ramon Olmos
Damian
Nita Ramos
Nita Ramos
Linda
Johnny Legarda
Johnny Legarda
Levi Celerio
Levi Celerio
Caridad Sanchez
Caridad Sanchez
Babae ni Melanio
Perla Bautista
Perla Bautista
Babae ni Melanio
Segundo Maniquiz
Segundo Maniquiz

Crews

Clodualdo Del Mundo Sr.
Clodualdo Del Mundo Sr.
Story
Consuelo P. Osorio
Consuelo P. Osorio
Screenplay
Gregorio Fernandez
Gregorio Fernandez
Director

Trailers and other movies

MALVAROSA - QCinema 2019

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