The Sister (2016)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 0M

Director : Joseph Israel M. Laban

Synopsis

In the midst of the traditional moryonan rites observed every Holy Week in the island province of Marinduque, Mariana receives a devastating news from abroad - her sister, Magda, who was working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia is dead. Mariana and her mother then have to deal with the tedious and expensive process of repatriating the remains of Magda.

Actors

Sue Prado
Sue Prado
Mariana
Orlando Sol
Orlando Sol
Kiko
Isadora Villasquez
Isadora Villasquez
Caridad
Blair Arellano
Blair Arellano
Arlo
Danilo Mandia
Danilo Mandia
Danny
Aizel Lacdao
Aizel Lacdao
Gladys Olano
Gladys Olano
Daphne Chiu
Daphne Chiu
Dencio Gagarin
Dencio Gagarin
Mia Masangcay
Mia Masangcay
Derick Cabrido
Derick Cabrido
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Leandro Sarito
Leandro Sarito

Crews

Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Director
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Writer

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