Drama · Philippines · 1976 · 1h 49m

Once a Moth

Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo

Once a Moth poster
Director
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
Cast
Nora Aunor as Corazon de la Cruz Jay Ilagan as Bonifacio Santos Gloria Sevilla as Chedeng de la Cruz Perla Bautista as Yolanda Santos Eddie Villamayor as Carlito de la Cruz Paquito Salcedo as Inkong Menciong
Crew
Joe Batac — Director of Photography Edgardo Vinarao — Editor Restie Umali — Original Music Composer Marina Feleo-Gonzales — Screenplay Marina Feleo-Gonzales — Story Digna Santiago — Producer
Tagline

Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle.

Synopsis

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

Trailer Once a Moth — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
protestphilippinesintimidationdeath of brotherfight for justiceamerican soldiersshot to death
Key Collaborators
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara Director Joe Batac Director of Photography Edgardo Vinarao Editor Restie Umali Original Music Composer Marina Feleo-Gonzales Screenplay Marina Feleo-Gonzales Story Digna Santiago Producer
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