Maricris Sioson - Japayuki

Maricris Sioson - Japayuki

Ang magaling umawit, napupunta sa langit. Ang magaling sumayaw, napupunta sa Japan.

1993 · 102 min · ★ 4.7 · Drama, Crime

The quest for truth about the plight of a Filipina entertainer who went to Japan for greener pastures and was brought back to Manila dead.

Directed by Joey Romero · Written by Lualhati Bautista

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