This Is My Country
When an uncaring society pushes a man to the limit, he has only one choice.
1984 · 1h 48m · N/A
Crime, Drama
Directed by
Lino Brocka
Overview
A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.
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