Manila in the Claws of Light

Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.

Cast

Bembol Roco

as Julio Madiaga

Hilda Koronel

as Ligaya Paraiso

Lou Salvador Jr.

as Atong

Tommy Abuel

as Pol

Lily Gamboa Mendoza

as Perla

Joonee Gamboa

as Omeng

Pio De Castro III

as Imo

Joe Jardi

as Frank

Spanky Manikan

as Gido

Danilo Posadas

as Benny

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