Mananayaw (1978)
Overview
A simple love story between two souls, a beerhouse dancer and her lover, intensely in search for their place in the sun
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.002 |
Directed By
Lino Brocka
Crew
Joe Batac
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
Segundo Ramos
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
Lino Brocka
George Canseco
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