In My Own Hands

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In My Own Hands

1996

1h 55m

6.8(8 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A serial killer preying on unfaithful wives sets his eyes on an investigator's wife. The culprit is a debonair director, whose compulsion to prey on married women stems from a deep psychological trauma.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Aga Muhlach

Gene Rivera

Christopher de Leon

Joven dela Rosa

Chin-Chin Gutierrez

Camille dela Rosa

Kier Legaspi

Dino

Karl Angelo Legaspi

Benjie

Mae-ann Adonis

Dang

Amy Austria

Anne

Robert Arevalo

Rolando Galvez

Rachel Lobangco

Lindy - Victim #2

Teresa Loyzaga

Sally

Creative team

Directed by: Rory B. Quintos
Written by: Olivia M. Lamasan
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Produced by: Malou N. Santos

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