Maria

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Maria

2017

0h 11m

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Overview

When the whole family confronts her 14-year-old daughter of a suspected pregnancy, a 50-year-old woman gives birth to her 20th child.

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10 featured cast members

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Upeng Galang

Sue Prado

Zini Narciso

Jhayvot Galang

JP Azurias

Amira Arinda

James Clark

Gomir Barce

Jolina Torres

Rose Namnam

Creative team

Directed by: JP Habac
Produced by: JP Habac
Chad Angelic Cabigon

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