Once A Moth

Nan
1h 49m
1976
9.3 /10 (3)

Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle.

Overview

Living near the US Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America… until the unspeakable happens.

Country : Philippines
Genre : Drama
Languages : English,
Released Date: 1976-12-25

Top Billed Cast

Nora Aunor

Corazon de la Cruz

Jay Ilagan

Bonifacio Santos

Gloria Sevilla

Chedeng de la Cruz

Perla Bautista

Yolanda Santos

Eddie Villamayor

Carlito de la Cruz

Paquito Salcedo

Inkong Menciong

Leo Martinez

Travel Agent

Lily Miraflor

Esther

Nanding Fernandez

Luz Fernandez

German Moreno

Carlos Padilla Jr.

Ricky Sandico

Leopoldo Salcedo

Michael Sandico

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