
Manila in the Claws of Light
Drama · Mystery
Overview
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
Top Cast


Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga
Bembol Roco
Julio Madiaga


Hilda Koronel
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso
Hilda Koronel
Ligaya Paraiso


Lou Salvador Jr.
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong
Lou Salvador Jr.
Atong


Tommy Abuel
Tommy Abuel
Pol
Tommy Abuel
Pol


Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Perla
Lily Gamboa Mendoza
Perla


Joonee Gamboa
Joonee Gamboa
Omeng
Joonee Gamboa
Omeng


Pio De Castro III
Pio De Castro III
Imo
Pio De Castro III
Imo


Joe Jardi
Joe Jardi
Frank
Joe Jardi
Frank


Spanky Manikan
Spanky Manikan
Gido
Spanky Manikan
Gido


Danilo Posadas
Danilo Posadas
Benny
Danilo Posadas
Benny
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