How Is It to Dream?

How Is It to Dream?

How Is It to Dream?

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How Is It to Dream?

1983

1h 51m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of Lisa and Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's brother. However, Benny died in a motorcycle accident. Eric was kind enough to marry Lisa but Eric's mother disapproved of the relationship and makes life hell for Lisa.

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Viva Films

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Vilma Santos

Lisa

Vilma Santos

Acting

Christopher de Leon

Eric

Christopher de Leon

Acting

Amy Austria

Maya

Amy Austria

Acting

Armida Siguion-Reyna

Senyora Francia

Armida Siguion-Reyna

Acting

Jay Ilagan

Benny

Jay Ilagan

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Vic Silayan

Don Mateo

Vic Silayan

Acting

Perla Bautista

Aling Ising

Perla Bautista

Acting

Moody Diaz

Tindeng

Moody Diaz

Acting

Ester Chavez

Mrs. Luna

Ester Chavez

Acting

Augusto Victa

Atty. Vargas

Augusto Victa

Acting

John Paul Reyes

Junjun

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