Istokwa

Istokwa

1996 · 114 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Two teenage boys escape from their mothers and embark a journey that turns into a misadventure leading to self-discovery about themselves.

Directed by Chito S. Roño · Written by Roy Iglesias

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