Pen Medina

La Vida Rosa (The Life of Rosa)

Romantikk

Drama

2001

In a gritty tale of crime and redemption, Rosa, a determined single mother, and Dado, an ex-convict longing for a fresh start, navigate a perilous partnership in the criminal underworld, leading to a dangerous confrontation with their boss, Lupo, as they struggle for a chance to leave their criminal past behind.

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Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (They Call Me Joy)

Drama

1997

Ligaya means joy, in English, and that’s what she says she sells, to whorehouse customers. “I sell joy.” She meets Polding, a young farmer. He asks for her hand in marriage, gets her a wedding gown, defends her against all, his own mother included. Just as Ligaya learns to love Polding, society’s judgement gets in the way.

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