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Sabel

Sabel

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Sabel

"Her love... every man's challenge. Her story... every woman's secret."

2004

1h 35m

3.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

After enduring a troubled childhood, a woman struggles to find herself in this provocative tale about life's vagaries and ultimate redemption. The film follows the emotional journey of Sabel, a complex woman portrayed as both bad and good, who permanently alters the lives of those in her orbit and who is eventually charged with murder.

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Regal Entertainment

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos

Sabel

Wendell Ramos

Wendell Ramos

Jojo

Sunshine Dizon

Sunshine Dizon

Toni

Iza Calzado

Iza Calzado

Jenny

Rio Locsin

Rio Locsin

Lita

Al Tantay

Al Tantay

Joaquin

Allan Paule

Allan Paule

Santi

Jeffrey Hidalgo

Jeffrey Hidalgo

Emman

John Apacible

Atty. Parungao

Danny Ramos

Chag-ay

Creative team

Directed by: Joel Lamangan
Written by: Ricky Lee
Joel Lamangan

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