Barber's Tales

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Barber's Tales

"It's a man's world until a woman takes over."

2014

2h 0m

7.8(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

In the 1970s, a widow in a remote village takes over her husband’s barber shop. She becomes the laughing stock of the male-dominated community and in the process discovers freedom and liberation.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Eugene Domingo

Marilou

Eddie Garcia

Father Arturo

Iza Calzado

Cecilia

Gladys Reyes

Susan

Shamaine Buencamino

Tessie

Daniel Fernando

Jose

Sue Prado

Rosa

Nicco Manalo

Edmond

Nora Aunor

NPA Leader

Jess Mendoza

Renan

Creative team

Directed by: Jun Robles Lana
Written by: Jun Robles Lana
Peter Ong Lim
Produced by: Ferdinand Lapuz
Antonio Tuviera

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