Thelma

Sep 7, 2011

1h 42m

★ 7.0

One struggle. One chance. One dream.

Overview

The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?

Genres

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Underground Logic

Time Horizon Pictures

Abracadabra Films

Thelma Trailers

Cast

Thelma

Maja Salvador

Floring Molino

Tetchie Agbayani

Aldo Molino

John Arcilla

Hannah Molino

Eliza Pineda

Marie

Sue Prado

Coach Danny

Rolando Inocencio

Carding

Perry Escaño

Mrs. Dima

Ermie Concepcion

Mr. Amag

Ejen Vicente

Cynthia

Manel Sevidal

Lexi

Hannah Olives

Carl

RJ Salvador

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