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The Manila Lover

The Manila Lover

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The Manila Lover

2019

0h 26m

3.2(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.

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Barbosa Film

Epicmedia

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Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Øyvind Brandtzæg

Øyvind Brandtzæg

Lars

Angeli Bayani

Angeli Bayani

Abigail

Dolly de Leon

Dolly de Leon

Business Woman

DMs Boongaling

DMs Boongaling

Art Collector

Neomi Gonzales

Neomi Gonzales

Business Woman

Sue Prado

Sue Prado

Business Woman

Sunshine Teodoro

Sunshine Teodoro

Business Woman

Creative team

Directed by: Johanna Pyykkö
Written by: Johanna Pyykkö
Produced by: Lotte Sandbu
Nina M. Barbosa Blad

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