Shiro's Head (2008)
Overview
A modern part of a forgotten history, "Shiro's Head" takes us to the Pacific island of Guam, USA where outcast Vince Flores struggles to come to terms with his family's history of secrets and a dark past of his own. Shunned from his family for the death of his father, his attempt to reconcile causes his family's past to catch up to him for the last time. Based on a universal theme of family, faith and forgiveness, "Shiro's Head" features a talented cast of unknowns including a unique setting with a character all its own.
TOP CAST
Matt Ladmirault
Noah
Aleta Borja
Aleta
Julius Santos
Jacob
Don Muña
Vince
Dion Lizama
Imo
Nick Baza
Oz
Justin Mateo
T.H.
Abel Inocencio
Bong
Dianna Ladmirault
Angel
Andy T. Wheeler
Roki
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