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The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse

The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse

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The 11th Commandment: Love Thy Spouse

"He gave me flowers only once, but he has beaten me many times..."

1994

2h 0m

7.7(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

A newlywed Sol learns that her husband Roy is a psychotic who alternated between treating her tenderly and beating her up when she disobeys his orders.

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Regal Entertainment

Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Aiko Melendez

Aiko Melendez

Solidad

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Zsa Zsa Padilla

Susan

Maricel Laxa

Maricel Laxa

Sylvia

Gabby Concepcion

Gabby Concepcion

Roy

Edu Manzano

Edu Manzano

Tony

Sarah Jane Abad

Sarah Jane Abad

Lorie

Barbara Perez

Barbara Perez

Thelma

Lora Luna

Lora Luna

Honey

Khristine Velasquez

Haydee

Renato Del Prado

Turing

Creative team

Directed by: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Written by: Jose Dalisay, Jr.
Produced by: Simon C. Ongpin

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