Once a Moth

Once a Moth

Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle.

1976 · 99 min · ★ 9.5 · Drama

Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.

Directed by Lupita A. Concio · Written by Marina Feleo-Gonzales

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