The Flowers of City Jail

Dec 25, 1984

1h 50m

★ 6.5

This day a mother will fight her bravest battle.

Overview

A pregnant woman arrested for frustrated murder is sent to the Manila City Jail where she meets several women with shocking pasts.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Cherubim Films

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Cast

Angela

Nora Aunor

Juliet

Gina Alajar

Luna

Celia Rodriguez

Viring

Perla Bautista

Barbie

Mitch Valdez

Tonya

Zenaida Amador

Patricia

Maritess Rodriguez

Mother of Patricia

Gloria Romero

Yolly

Shyr Valdez

Crisanto

Ricky Davao

Olga Bella

Bella Flores

Warden Ambrocio

German Moreno

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