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

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Diane Medina

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Kakai Bautista

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Christian Vasquez

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Sylvia Sanchez

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John Regala

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Mel Kimura

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Mark Neumann

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Uno Santiago

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Dave Bornea

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