Sister Stella L.

A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.

Cast

Vilma Santos

as Sister Stella Legaspi

Jay Ilagan

as Nick Fajardo

Gina Alajar

as Gigi

Laurice Guillen

as Sister Stella Bautista

Tony Santos

as Ka Dencio

Anita Linda

as Auring

Liza Lorena

as Magazine Editor

Rody Vera

as Roger

Eddie Infante

as Ka Sidring

Adul de Leon

as Sister Juaning

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