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Insiang

Insiang

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Insiang

1976

1h 35m

7.1(67 votes)

Drama

Overview

A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Hilda Koronel

Insiang

Hilda Koronel

Acting

Mona Lisa

Tonya

Mona Lisa

Acting

Ruel Vernal

Dado

Ruel Vernal

Acting

Rez Cortez

Bebot

Rez Cortez

Acting

Marlon Ramirez

Nanding Karyas

Marlon Ramirez

Acting

Nina Lorenzo

Ludy Karyas

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Acting

Mely Mallari

Tonya's Sister-in-Law

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Carpi Asturias

Mr. Karyas

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Acting

Danilo Posadas

Dado's Friend

Danilo Posadas

Acting

Joe Jardi

Bebot's Friend

Joe Jardi

Acting

Eddie Pagayon

Bebot's Friend

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Tommy Yap

Hotel Manager

Tommy Yap

Acting

George Atutubo

Unknown Role

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Estrella Antonio

Unknown Role

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Jimmy Calaguas

Unknown Role

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Acting

Belen Chikote

Unknown Role

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Directing

Joel Lamangan

Unknown Role

Joel Lamangan

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