Maging Akin Ka Lamang

Maging Akin Ka Lamang

A passionate drama of love and obsession.

1987 · 122 min · ★ 9.3 · Romance, Drama

The rich and beautiful Rosita would do anything to win the love of the man she had become obsessed with. Still, neither her beauty nor all the money in the world gave her what she wanted.

Directed by Lino Brocka · Written by Ric Aquino

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