Manila Skies

Manila Skies

Manila Skies

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Manila Skies

2009

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Drama

Overview

Inspired by a true news account, this is the astounding story of a lone deranged hijacker who has struggled to survive in the chaos of modern Philippine society.

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Production Companies

PelikulaRED

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Raul Arellano

Unknown Role

Raul Arellano

Acting

John Arcilla

Unknown Role

John Arcilla

Acting

Ronnie Lazaro

Unknown Role

Ronnie Lazaro

Acting

Soliman Cruz

Unknown Role

Soliman Cruz

Acting

Karlo Altomonte

Unknown Role

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Acting

Raul Morit

Unknown Role

Raul Morit

Acting

Sue Prado

Unknown Role

Sue Prado

Acting

Nonie Buencamino

Unknown Role

Nonie Buencamino

Acting

Archie Adamos

Unknown Role

Archie Adamos

Acting

Nanding Josef

Unknown Role

Nanding Josef

Directing

Lav Diaz

Unknown Role

Lav Diaz

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