Philippino Story
Philippino Story

Philippino Story

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2013
1h 30m
2.5(4 votes)
Drama

Overview

Philip and Bastian are lovers. Philip has taken the responsibility to help his older brother’s family in the slums. However, when Bastian pursues painting and can no longer provide for Philip, Philip resorts to hustling in order to help his brother’s family. When Bastian catches Philip being picked up by a gay man in a car, he decides to keep everything inside. Can Philip and Bastian’s love prevail despite the odds?

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22 members
Acting

Mark Gil

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Mark Gil
Acting

Jun Jun Quintana

Unknown Role

Jun Jun Quintana
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Nor Domingo

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Nor Domingo
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Kimmy Maclang

Unknown Role

Kimmy Maclang
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Rolando Inocencio

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Rolando Inocencio
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Martha Comia

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Martha Comia
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Onyl Torres

Gay Customer driving a vehicle

Onyl Torres
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Charize Ericka Laguit

Princess

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Gio Emprese

Russel

Gio Emprese
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Emily Tan Cal

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Writing

Lilit Reyes

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Lilit Reyes
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Ino Amoyo

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Ging Naguiat

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Amante Pulido

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Krisma Fajardo

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Krisma Fajardo
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Jeremy Ian

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Jeremy Ian
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Gary Guarino

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Lina Rowy

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Bryan Bermudez

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Carl Villanueva

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Philip John Buen

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Jeffrey Arena

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