This Is My Country

This Is My Country

7.1IMDb Score
Released:1984-12-19
Duration:108 min
Country:Philippines
Director:Lino Brocka
Actors:Phillip Salvador, Gina Alajar, Venchito Galvez, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Bey Vito
Production:Stéphan Films, Malaya Films

Overview:

A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.

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