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Kiko, the Boxer

Kiko, the Boxer

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Kiko, the Boxer

2017

1h 16m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Kiko, an 11-year-old boy left aimlessly alone with his nanny after the recent death of his mother, rekindles a long lost relationship with his father in an attempt to find a new lease on life.

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Cinemalaya Foundation

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Noel Comia Jr.

Noel Comia Jr.

Yayo Aguila

Yayo Aguila

Yul Servo

Yul Servo

JM Canlas

JM Canlas

Denise Soliva

William Buenavente

Creative team

Directed by: Thop Nazareno
Written by: Denise O'Hara
Heber O'Hara
Produced by: James Robin Mayo
Ferdinand Lapuz

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