Maging Akin Muli

Maging Akin Muli

2005 · 90 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Drama

The film explores the tension between human freedom, what people decide to do with their lives, and divine wisdom, what God asks for each person. Also starring Noel Trinidad and Sandy Andolong.

Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya · Written by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

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