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On a commuter's trip from Manila's business district to the suburbs, the director finds a myriad of possibilities, ranging from miniature ironic situations to a love story that is finally finding its unexpected closing.
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On a commuter's trip from Manila's business district to the suburbs, the director finds a myriad of possibilities, ranging from miniature ironic situations to a love story that is finally finding its unexpected closing.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Emerson Reyes
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Watusi Productions, Barong Tagalog, Voyage Studios
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