A powerful story about a remarkable man...
Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.
Director: Gil Portes
Cast: Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon, Andoy Ranay, Freddie Quizon, Ronnie Quizon, Loren Legarda, Melvin Lee
A powerful story about a remarkable man...
Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.
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Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war,…
1h 37m
December 25, 2000
Gil Portes
Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon
Comedy, Drama, War