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The Commitment
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The Commitment

Aug 2, 2014
1h 45m
★ 4.5

Overview

Kasal is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society.

Genres

Romance
Drama

Production Companies

Cinemalaya Foundation

Cast

Oliver Aquino

Oliver Aquino

Arnold Reyes

Arnold Reyes

Rita Avila

Rita Avila

Maureen Mauricio

Maureen Mauricio

Rener Concepcion

Rener Concepcion

Ruby Ruiz

Ruby Ruiz

Ron Cieno

Ron Cieno

Chloe Carpio

Chloe Carpio

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