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During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.
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Øyvind Brandtzæg, Angeli Bayani, Dolly de Leon, DMs Boongaling, Neomi Gonzales, Sue Prado, Sunshine Teodoro
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