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Spark in the Dark
The lives of a newly married couple and their mutual friend unravel after the wife becomes the victim of a gang rape during a honeymoon.
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The lives of a newly married couple and their mutual friend unravel after the wife becomes the victim of a gang rape during a honeymoon.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Gina Marissa Tagasa-Gil
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Runtime:103 minutes
Studio:Reflection Films, Bonanza Films
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