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Legend of China Doll

Original title: Alamat ni China Doll
  • 2013
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
17
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Angelica Panganiban in Legend of China Doll (2013)
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Helen lives with her grandmother in an idyllic island down South. At 27, she is about to graduate from high school and start a new life. Things take a drastic turn when journalist Perry Nana... Read allHelen lives with her grandmother in an idyllic island down South. At 27, she is about to graduate from high school and start a new life. Things take a drastic turn when journalist Perry Nanali's article on the truth about "China Doll" is exposed. Now, she is haunted by her past t... Read allHelen lives with her grandmother in an idyllic island down South. At 27, she is about to graduate from high school and start a new life. Things take a drastic turn when journalist Perry Nanali's article on the truth about "China Doll" is exposed. Now, she is haunted by her past that she tried to forget.

  • Director
    • Adolfo Alix Jr.
  • Writer
    • Lav Diaz
  • Stars
    • Angelica Panganiban
    • Cesar Montano
    • Phillip Salvador
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    17
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adolfo Alix Jr.
    • Writer
      • Lav Diaz
    • Stars
      • Angelica Panganiban
      • Cesar Montano
      • Phillip Salvador
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Angelica Panganiban
    Angelica Panganiban
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    Cesar Montano
    Cesar Montano
    • Perry
    Phillip Salvador
    Phillip Salvador
    • Leonor
    Anita Linda
    Anita Linda
    • Lola
    Carlo Aquino
    Carlo Aquino
    • Antonio
    Alan Paule
    Alan Paule
    • Quirino
    • (as Allan Paule)
    Cherry Pie Picache
    Cherry Pie Picache
    • Luz
    Yul Servo
    Yul Servo
    • Publisher
    Evelyn Vargas
    Evelyn Vargas
    • Lina
    • (as Evelyn Acueza)
    Jess Mendoza
    Jess Mendoza
    • Mulong
    Marc Acueza
    Marc Acueza
    • Editor
    Gigi Locsin
    Gigi Locsin
    • Mga nag-aarusep
    Flor Salanga
    Flor Salanga
    • Mga nag-aarusep
    Peggy Rico Tuazon
    Peggy Rico Tuazon
    • Mga nag-aarusep
    • (as Peggy Rico)
    Mariella Castillo
    Mariella Castillo
    • Mamay
    Dustin Jose
    Dustin Jose
    • Nando
    Janvier Daily
    Janvier Daily
    • Assassin
    Robin Palmes
    • Tindero ng dinamita
    • Director
      • Adolfo Alix Jr.
    • Writer
      • Lav Diaz
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    • Trivia
      Won, Best Picture (Cinema One Plus), Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival 2013.
    • Soundtracks
      I'll Be Gone
      Words and music by Lav Diaz

      Vocals and guitars by Lav Diaz

      Lav Diaz Music/Sine Olivia Pilipinas

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 2013 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Tagalog
      • Filipino
    • Filming locations
      • Manila, Philippines
    • Production companies
      • Cinema One Originals
      • Phoenix Features
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      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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