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Wake Up... Maruja (1978) · Gumising ka... Maruja

Name: Wake Up... Maruja
Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Drama, Filipino horror, romántico
Released: 1978
Duration: 113 min
Cast: Susan Roces, Phillip Salvador, Laurice Guillen, Mary Walter, Manny Ojeda

Original title: Gumising ka... Maruja

1978 · Lino Brocka · 113 min · Philippines · Edited by 1

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A bride commits suicide on her wedding night. Years later, she is reincarnated as an actress-producer and tries to reveal her true story to the world.

A 1978 title built around Drama, Filipino horror and romántico. Directed by Lino Brocka.

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Wake Up... Maruja (1978) · Gumising ka... Maruja

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