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The Sister

2016Joseph Israel M. Laban

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In the midst of the traditional moryonan rites observed every Holy Week in the island province of Marinduque, Mariana receives a devastating news from abroad - her sister, Magda, who was working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia is dead. Mariana and her mother then have to deal with the tedious and expensive process of repatriating the remains of Magda.

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Philippines

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What is The Sister (2016) about?

In the midst of the traditional moryonan rites observed every Holy Week in the island province of Marinduque, Mariana receives a devastating news from abroad - her sister, Magda, who was working as a domestic helper in Saudi Arabia is dead. Mariana and her mother then have to deal with the tedious and expensive process of repatriating the remains of Magda.

Who stars in The Sister?

The Sister stars Sue Prado (Mariana), Orlando Sol (Kiko), Isadora Villasquez (Caridad), Blair Arellano (Arlo), Danilo Mandia (Danny). The film was directed by Joseph Israel M. Laban.

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