The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
Joel Lamangan
Director
Nora Aunor
Flor Contemplacion
Julio Díaz
Efren Contemplacion
Jaclyn Jose
Neneng
Vina Morales
Russel Contemplacion
Ian de Leon
Xandrex Contemplacion
Caridad Sanchez
Efren's mother
Amy Austria
Delia Maga
Rita Avila
Evangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog
Tony Mabesa
Roberto Romulo
Kristine Garcia
Balmonte
Ara Mina
Evelyn Contemplacion
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