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A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.
Cast
Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Ruby Ruiz, Tart Carlos, Hazel Faith Dela Cruz, Martha Comia, Fatima Centeno, Erlinda Villalobos, Antonette Garcia, Raymond Rinoza, Rex Lantano
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