Himala Ngayon (2012)
Overview
A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time. The revelations about the theory of "Who killed Elsa?" will be answered and also, the impact of the film to the Filipino culture and society.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 1.487 |
Directed By
Keith Sicat
Sari Dalena
Crew
Raffy Magsaysay
Keith Sicat
Sari Dalena
Teresa Barrozo
Nap Jamir
Keith Sicat
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