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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release1980

Runtime1h 26m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

NV Productions

Movie

Bona

1980

1h 26m

6.5

Drama

Synopsis

A young, middle-class girl from the Philippines, Bona drops out of high school to follow Gardo, a minor actor in low-budget films. This decision angers her father, who kicks her out. Hoping for romance, Bona moves in with Gardo, but is treated like a maid, forced to endure his flings.

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