Rice Soldiers (2014)
Overview
Set during the Japanese Occupation, four children (Nitoy, Benny, Carding, and Badong) aspire nothing more than to become soldiers fighting the Japanese... until they are confronted by the realities of war that threaten to destroy their families and their friendship.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.207 |
Directed By
Janice O'Hara
Crew
Polly Garcia
Nelson Macababat
Mark Cyril Bautista
L.A. Dacula
Mara Paulina Adlawan Marasigan
Gustavo Neiva De Medeiros
Denise O'Hara
Jerry O'Hara
Andrew Milallos
Fiel Zabat
Janice O'Hara
Jerry O'Hara
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