The Child

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The Child

2000

2h 15m

5.9(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.

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Cast & Crew

27 members

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Vilma Santos

Josie

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Claudine Barretto

Carla

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Joel Torre

Rudy

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Baron Geisler

Michael

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Amy Austria

Lyn

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Cherry Pie Picache

Mercy

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Sheila Mae Alvero

Daday

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Leandro Muñoz

Brian

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Tess Dumpit

Norma

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Cris Michelena

Arnel

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Hazel Ann Mendoza

Young Carla

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Daniel Morial

Young Michael

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Gino Paul Guzman

Don Don

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Jodi Sta. Maria

Bernadette

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Odette Khan

Mrs. Madrid

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Troy Martino

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John Lapus

Sing-Along Bar Host 1

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Jojo Saguin

Sing-Along Bar Host 2

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Archie Adamos

Mercy's husband

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Jiro Manio

Jason

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Don Laurel

Lester

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Manny Mendoza

Lyn's Cousin

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Aida Espiritu

Teacher

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Girlie Alcantara

Tess

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Jessette Prospero

Elma

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Lui Villaruz

Bully

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Sarji Ruiz

Bully

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