Marino(2010)
Call of the sea
The movie tackles the lives of seafarers and the families they leave behind, a first in Filipino filmdom. It is directed by Ateneo graduate and Cinemalaya alumnus Paul P. Sta. Ana, who also wrote the script.
Movie: Marino
Top 10 Billed Cast
Arman
Mina's Older Brother
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