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Bulaklak ng Maynila (1999)

1999-12-29 · 1h 41m · EN
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A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a wife and mother living in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila, where she peddles goods on the street. Azun's husband Roque (Bembol Roco) becomes involved in a burglary that goes awry, leading to a lengthy jail sentence. With few options, and needing safety and support, Azun becomes involved with Timo (Christopher De Leon), leader of a local crime syndicate. But Timo's protection does not extend to Azun's teenage daughter Ada (Angelu De Leon); Timo rapes Ada, then forces her to leave her boyfriend (Jomari Yllana) and start dancing in his strip club. When Azun learns what Timo has done to Ada, she makes plans to get her revenge.

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Joel LamanganDirector

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Angelu de LeonAngelu de LeonAdaChristopher de LeonChristopher de LeonTimoElizabeth OropesaElizabeth OropesaAzunJomari YllanaJomari YllanaEdBembol RocoBembol RocoRoqueMaureen LarrazabalMaureen LarrazabalMyrnaPerla BautistaPerla BautistaAling RosaJim PebancoJim PebancoNandoTony MabesaTony MabesaTatayYda ManzanoYda ManzanoTimo's womanJoy ViadoJoy ViadoDorayJake RoxasJake RoxasCris

Keywords

Crime bossStripper

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityCrime Boss · StripperDialogue densityDramaDirector preference291590Actor preference218571 · 401010 · 403873Country preferencePh

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Frequently asked questions about Bulaklak ng Maynila

What is Bulaklak ng Maynila about?

A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun (Elizabeth Oropesa) is a wife and mother living in a dangerous neighborhood in Manila, where she peddles goods on the street. Azun's husband Roque (Bembol Roco) becomes involved in a burglary that goes awry, leading to a lengthy jail sentence. With few options, and needing safety and support, Azun becomes involved with Timo (Christopher De Leon), leader of a local crime syndicate. But Timo's protection does not extend to Azun's teenage daughter Ada (Angelu De Leon); Timo rapes Ada, then forces her to leave her boyfriend (Jomari Yllana) and start dancing in his strip club. When Azun learns what Timo has done to Ada, she makes plans to get her revenge.

How long is Bulaklak ng Maynila?

Bulaklak ng Maynila has a runtime of 101 minutes.