OFW the Movie

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

Cast

Rafael Rosell

as

Diane Medina

as

Kakai Bautista

as

Christian Vasquez

as

Sylvia Sanchez

as

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