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Efren's Paradise (1999)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 50M

Director : Maryo J. de los Reyes
Writer : Jun Robles Lana

Synopsis

Melvin, a social worker, meets handsome stripper Efren and they become friends. When Melvin's mother dies, he moves in with Efren and his three female roommates.

Actors

Anton Bernardo
Anton Bernardo
Efren
Ana Capri
Ana Capri
Ana
Allan Paule
Allan Paule
Melvin
Ynez Veneracion
Ynez Veneracion
Magda
Marinella Moran
Marinella Moran
Rina
Poppo Lontoc
Poppo Lontoc
Archie
Simon Ibarra
Simon Ibarra
Allyson VII
Allyson VII
Anthony

Crews

Maryo J. de los Reyes
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Director
Robert Manuguid Silverio
Robert Manuguid Silverio
Story
Jun Robles Lana
Jun Robles Lana
Screenplay
Archie Castillo
Archie Castillo
Music
Shayne Sarte
Shayne Sarte
Director of Photography
Robert Vasadre
Robert Vasadre
Editor
Elmer Bais
Elmer Bais
Production Design

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