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Paquil
Paquil

Paquil

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Drama

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"Paquil" tells the story of Christina, a once-celebrated actress who, after experiencing several career flops and being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, returns to her hometown of Pakil. This town holds deep childhood memories for her and is known for the long-lost tradition of Komedya, a local theatrical performance. Now at a crossroads in her life, Christina becomes determined to revive this cultural art form as she grapples with her fading health and inner struggles.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

118 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

12 February 2025

Country

Philippines

Cast

Beauty Gonzalez

Beauty Gonzalez

Cristina

JM de Guzman

JM de Guzman

Paolo

Yayo Aguila

Yayo Aguila

Rosario

Lui Manansala

Lui Manansala

Lou Veloso

Lou Veloso

Joel Saracho

Joel Saracho

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