Sine, Laging Kasama

Sine, Laging Kasama

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Sine, Laging Kasama

2014

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Documentary

Overview

The biggest names in the country's film industry speak up about the evolution of Philippine films and how it has transformed today's industry.

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Production

Charo Santos-Concio

Self

Charo Santos-Concio

Production

Ronald Arguelles

Self

Ronald Arguelles

Acting

Joel Torre

Self

Joel Torre

Directing

Brillante Ma Mendoza

Self

Brillante Ma Mendoza

Directing

Erik Matti

Self

Erik Matti

Directing

Wenn V. Deramas

Self

Wenn V. Deramas

Writing

Chris Martinez

Self

Chris Martinez

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