Lure of the Nest

2010

1h 40m

0.0(0 votes)

Drama

Overview

An American woman hopes to have a happy reunion with her long-lost Filipino father and finds instead an aloof and unforgiving stranger who hasn't gotten over the painful past.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Heart Evangelista

Aileen

Acting

Jay Manalo

Ernesto Tagunding

Acting

Jaclyn Jose

Sulay

Acting

Paolo Paraiso

Kapitan Luis

Acting

Spanky Manikan

Apin

Acting

Susan Africa

Sayong

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