Salawahan

Salawahan

1979 · 116 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy, Romance

A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.

Directed by Ishmael Bernal · Written by Jose N. Carreon

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