OFW the Movie

OFW the Movie

OFW the Movie

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OFW the Movie

2023

2h 4m

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Drama

Overview

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

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15 members

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Rafael Rosell

Unknown Role

Rafael Rosell

Acting

Diane Medina

Unknown Role

Diane Medina

Acting

Kakai Bautista

Unknown Role

Kakai Bautista

Acting

Christian Vasquez

Unknown Role

Christian Vasquez

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Sylvia Sanchez

Unknown Role

Sylvia Sanchez

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John Regala

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John Regala

Acting

Mel Kimura

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Mel Kimura

Acting

Mark Neumann

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Mark Neumann

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Uno Santiago

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Dave Bornea

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Dave Bornea

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Helga Krapf

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Helga Krapf

Acting

Arnell Ignacio

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Arnell Ignacio

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Kate Brios

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Gino Ilustre

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Manuel Chua

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Manuel Chua

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