Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
Director: Lino Brocka
Actors: Aida Carmona, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Bey Vito, Gina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Venchito Galvez
Country: Philippines
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