Malvarosa (1958)
Overview
Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.1447 |
Directed By
Gregorio Fernandez
TOP CAST
Charito Solis
Rosa
Leroy Salvador
Candido
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Alberto
Eddie Rodriguez
Avelino
Vic Silayan
Melanio
Rebecca Del Rio
Sinforosa
Vic Diaz
Leonides
Rey Ruiz
Vedasto
Linda Roxas
Miling
Johnny Reyes
Tony
Priscilla Ramirez
Aling Ipang
Ramon Olmos
Damian
Nita Ramos
Linda
Caridad Sanchez
Babae ni Melanio
Perla Bautista
Babae ni Melanio
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