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Bwakaw
Bwakaw

Bwakaw

In life, you only need one true friend.

Genres

ComedyDrama

OverView

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Others

Budget

$11178

Revenue

$34659

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

104 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

05 September 2012

Country

Philippines

Cast

Eddie Garcia

Eddie Garcia

Rene

Armida Siguion-Reyna

Armida Siguion-Reyna

Joey Paras

Joey Paras

Soxy Topacio

Soxy Topacio

Rez Cortez

Rez Cortez

Bibeth Orteza

Bibeth Orteza

Beverly Salviejo

Beverly Salviejo

Luz Valdez

Luz Valdez

Gardo Versoza

Gardo Versoza

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