Flowers of the City Jail

Flowers of the City Jail

This day a mother will fight her bravest battle.

1984 · 110 min · ★ 6.2 · Crime, Drama

A pregnant woman arrested for frustrated murder is sent to the Manila City Jail where she meets several women with shocking pasts.

Directed by Mario O'Hara · Written by Lualhati Bautista

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