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The Flor Contemplacion Story

The Flor Contemplacion Story

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The Flor Contemplacion Story

"Even for a little mercy."

1995

2h 0m

8.7(3 votes)

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Overview

The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.

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Viva Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nora Aunor

Nora Aunor

Flor Contemplacion

Julio Díaz

Julio Díaz

Efren Contemplacion

Jaclyn Jose

Jaclyn Jose

Neneng

Vina Morales

Vina Morales

Russel Contemplacion

Ian de Leon

Ian de Leon

Xandrex Contemplacion

Caridad Sanchez

Caridad Sanchez

Efren's mother

Amy Austria

Amy Austria

Delia Maga

Rita Avila

Rita Avila

Evangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog

Tony Mabesa

Tony Mabesa

Roberto Romulo

Kristine Garcia

Balmonte

Creative team

Directed by: Joel Lamangan
Written by: Ricky Lee
Bonifacio Ilagan
Produced by: William C. Leary

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