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  1. Movies
  2. I Want to be Happy

I Want to be Happy

Original Title: Gusto Ko Nang Lumigaya

2000
1h 33m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2000

Runtime

1h 33m

Storyline

Christine is a university guidance counsellor trapped in a loveless marriage. Leo, her husband, a cruel and vicious politician refuses to set Christine free as he needs her when he runs for public office and hires Orlando, a private detective to get solid evidence against Christine's infidelity.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Nov 10, 2000
Languages
Tagalog
Director
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Production
Viva Films
Viva Films
Production Countries
Philippines

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Pops Fernandez

Pops Fernandez

Christine

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Leo

Diether Ocampo

Diether Ocampo

Orlando

Bojo Molina

Bojo Molina

Allyson VII

Patricia Javier

Patricia Javier

John Arcilla

John Arcilla

Anton Bernardo

Geraldine Tan

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