Adela (2008)
Overview
Adela, a former radio personality, celebrates her 80th birthday. Alone, and without support, she longs for the family and stability of years gone by. Mundane events take on heightened meaning as Adela gauges her life against those of the sea of humanity. Adela is about the quiet moments in life that can fill us with either joy or sorrow.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.952 |
Directed By
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Crew
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Nick Olanka
Albert Banzon
Aleks Castañeda
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Jerome Zamora
Arleen Cuevas
Maxie Evangelista
Noel Ferrer
TOP CAST
Anita Linda
Adela
Joem Bascon
Benjo
Jason Abalos
PJ
Angeli Bayani
Mercy
Perla Bautista
Glenda
Iza Calzado
Tina
Ricky Davao
Ricky Davao
Zyra dela Cerna
Kalaguyo
German Moreno
Himself
Joy Napoles
Jona
Kenneth Ocampo
Joy
Armando A. Reyes
Larry
Arnold Reyes
Jericho
Nonoy Guial
Sepulterero
Minda Garcia
Tagawalis sa Sementeryo
Gabriel 'Hapon' Bagnas
Newsboy
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