Paco

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Paco

2022

0h 15m

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A Filipino immigrant struggles to maintain his façade of success in Vancouver when his family in Manila asks for a hard favour.

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6 members

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Edward Escobal

Paco

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Jason Asuncion

Jaime

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Chrysthelle Olivares

Isa

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Khia Arkysha Donguines

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Sheree Ann Morgan

Beth

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Jane White

Sally

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