Evolution of a Filipino Family

2004

10h 25m

7.6(30 votes)

Drama

Overview

Depicting the struggles of Filipinos in rural areas under the brutal Marcos regime, a family of poor farmers tries to overcome the challenges brought on by corruption and greed for power spanning 1971 to 1987.

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67 members

Acting

Pen Medina

Kadyo

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Ronnie Lazaro

Fernando

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Angel Aquino

Rica

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Joel Torre

Mayor

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Gino Dormiendo

Lino Brocka

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Elryan de Vera

Raynaldo

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Angie Ferro

Puring

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Marife Necesito

Hilda

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Lui Manansala

Marya

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Banaue Miclat

Huling

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Sigrid Andrea Bernardo

Ana

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Ray Ventura

Ka Harim

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Dido De La Paz

Dakila

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Roeder Camanag

Bendo

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Lorelie Futol

Martina

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Erwin Gonzales

Carlos

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Mario Magallona

Danny

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Quark Henares

Hammy Sotto

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Joe Gruta

Lasenggo 1

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Fonz Deza

Lasenggo 2

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Divina Cavestany

Ina

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Noel Miralles

Pinuno ng Hukbong Sandatahan

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Noel Sto. Domingo

Noel

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Kenneth Tiamzon

Lasenggo 3

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Raye Baquirin

Celina/Ina

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Mark Dionisio

Ferdie

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Glen Parian

Mangangalakal ng sigarilyo

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Epifanio Enriquez

Cauatan

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Patty Eustaquio

Violing

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Marivic Abalos

Tagapagganap sa documentary

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Micole Alcantara

Bata sa documentary

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Hector Macaso

Magtataho

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Leo Fonseca

Tagatagay

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Rodeliza Abella-Altamonte

Alahera

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Joy Domingo

Palabang Babae

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Sylvia Palazo

Kasama ng Palabang Babae

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Benjamin Baylon

Nagsisilendro

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Norvi Morauda

Batang Rebelde

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Maribel Baylon

Bata sa tren

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Kristina Lesley Cabuyao

Manikurista

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Tony Angeles

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Ester Chavez

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Salvador Royales

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Eloisa Cruz Canlas

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Betty Roa

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Susan Robles

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Rosanna Villegas

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Phil Cruz

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Bobby Cruz

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Jun Legazpi

Tinig ng drama sa radio

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Roxlee

Conrado Baltazar

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Lourd De Veyra

Taga Timog

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Dante Perez

Rebelde

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Johnny Magdasoc

Rebelde

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Michael Ranola

Rebelde

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George Vibar

Rebelde

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Panong Cuadra

Rebelde

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Ernie Enrique

Tumutuligsa 1

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Nani Romano

Tumutuligsa 2

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Doi Rosete

Tumutuligsa 3

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Art

Poi Beltran

Tumutuligsa 4

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Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

Ferdinand Marcos, Tuta & Diktador

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Imelda Marcos

Imelda Marcos, Ganid & Garapal

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Juan Ponce Enrile

Juan Ponce Enrile, Kawatang Crony

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Corazon Aquino

Corazon Aquino, panginoong-maylupa

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Fidel Ramos

Fidel Ramos, mapagsamantalang galamay

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Charles Young

Caloy

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