Once a Moth

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Once a Moth

"Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle."

1976

1h 49m

9.5(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.

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15 members

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Nora Aunor

Corazon de la Cruz

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Jay Ilagan

Bonifacio Santos

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Gloria Sevilla

Chedeng de la Cruz

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Perla Bautista

Yolanda Santos

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Eddie Villamayor

Carlito de la Cruz

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Paquito Salcedo

Inkong Menciong

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Leo Martinez

Travel Agent

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Lily Miraflor

Esther

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Nanding Fernandez

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Luz Fernandez

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German Moreno

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Carlos Padilla Jr.

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Ricky Sandico

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Leopoldo Salcedo

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Michael Sandico

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