Bound Heart

Bound Heart

Have you ever felt like you were covered by someone else's shadow and reached a point where you wanted to fight for your own light?

1986 · 128 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A young woman who all her life has lived under the shadow of her sister, a sister who is not only older but more assertive more intelligent and more appreciated. She knows that even with her best effort she cannot compete with her. Everything is fine with her she is after all more at peace with her kind of uncomplicated existence. But even the most submissive and most patient of people can only take so much. The day comes when she realizes that for her to live her own life she must end her meekness and learn to speak up.

Directed by Leroy Salvador · Written by Jose Javier Reyes

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Sharon Cuneta Elaine Fajardo
Lorna Tolentino Elisa Fajardo
Edu Manzano Rolly Enriquez
Tonton Gutierrez Levi F. Lirio
Sandy Andolong Beth Graciano
Ronnie Ricketts Leo Gonzalo
Amado Cortez Ven Fajardo
Rosa Rosal Aning Fajardo
Gladys Reyes young Elisa
Dawn Zulueta Meldy
Eddie Arenas Mr. Guinto
Rose Ann Gonzales young Elaine

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