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Status
Released
Release
1998
Runtime
1h 54m
Miguel, a young trans woman from Quezon Province, leaves the Philippines for the US. After seven years, she returns home, where her family discovers she has undergone gender-affirming surgery and now lives as Michelle. She declares she will stay until her family accepts her, even as hostile reactions erupt around her.
28 Cast Members
Romnick Sarmenta
Michelle
Cris Villanueva
Julio
Mylene Dizon
Sonia
Gloria Diaz
Tinang
Ray Ventura
Nano
Gandong Cervantes
Fr. Rav
Richard Arellano
Maynard
Cezar Xerez-Burgos
Mr. Agudo
Nikka Ruiz
Myrna
Gigi Locsin
Sonia's Mother
Mar Garchitorena
Sonia's Father
Mon Confiado
Sonia's Brother
Michael Villanueva
Sonia's Brother
Raymond Alzona
Sonia's Brother
Erika Siguia
Jovy
Sining Blanco
Young Jovy
Pocholo Montes
Mr. Yñiquez
Mia Gutierrez
Mrs. Yñiquez
Raquel Montessa
Mrs. Malipot
Nick Alladin
Julio's Father
