Mother, Sister, Daughter

Mother, Sister, Daughter

1979 · 98 min · ★ 7.0

After 20 years, Pura returns to her ancestral home to meet her father. However, this soon reignites a bitter rivalry between her and Emilia, her half-sister, that impacts the entire household.

Directed by Lino Brocka · Written by Mel Chionglo

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