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Grandpa Is Dead

Grandpa Is Dead

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Grandpa Is Dead

"Grandpa Is Dead"

2009

1h 30m

5.2(10 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A large family with lots of issues gather together to mourn the death of the family patriarch. But getting in the way of their genuine grief are a bunch of superstitions about the dead, and the family's inability to deal with their issues in a civilized way.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Roderick Paulate

Roderick Paulate

Junee

Gina Alajar

Gina Alajar

Mameng

Manilyn Reynes

Manilyn Reynes

Charing

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

Dolores

Perla Bautista

Perla Bautista

Pilar

Dick Israel

Dick Israel

Syano

Rainier Castillo

Jimmy

BJ Forbes

Bobet

Richard Quan

Richard Quan

Kiko

Rhen Escaño

Rhen Escaño

Lucring

Creative team

Directed by: Soxy Topacio
Written by: Soxy Topacio

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