Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

You are about to watch a motion picture about a group of lost and confused youth. So powerful, it hits you with a punch. This is your story. Pare, mabigat!

1982 · 102 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

A motion picture about about a group of lost and confused youth.

Directed by Ishmael Bernal · Written by Ishmael Bernal

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