Smouldering Tears
1988 · 121 min · ★ 8.0 · Romance, Drama
A scheme of two sisters fell through when the one falls for the other's estranged husband.
Directed by Ishmael Bernal · Written by Raquel Villavicencio
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Lorna Tolentino Maita -
Gabby Concepcion Alex -
Richard Gomez Bien -
Alice Dixson Cielo -
Gloria Romero Mrs. Montaire - H Honey Mae Ledesma Yeye
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Flora Gasser Yaya - L Lillian Laing Alex's auntie
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