The Sister

The Sister

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The Sister

2016

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Overview

In the midst of the traditional moryonan rites observed every Holy Week in the island province of Marinduque, Mariana receives a devastating news from abroad - her sister, Magda, who was working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia is dead. Mariana and her mother then have to deal with the tedious and expensive process of repatriating the remains of Magda.

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13 members

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Sue Prado

Mariana

Sue Prado

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Orlando Sol

Kiko

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Isadora Villasquez

Caridad

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Blair Arellano

Arlo

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Danilo Mandia

Danny

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Aizel Lacdao

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Gladys Olano

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Daphne Chiu

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Daphne Chiu

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Dencio Gagarin

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Mia Masangcay

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Derick Cabrido

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Derick Cabrido

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Jaime P. Habac Jr.

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Jaime P. Habac Jr.

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Leandro Sarito

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