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Woman of the Ruins

Woman of the Ruins

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Woman of the Ruins

"A gothic tale of love and resurrection."

2013

1h 45m

4.5(4 votes)

Science Fiction

Drama

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Overview

On a storm-ravaged island that has seen its share of tragedy, a person who had been assumed dead reappears and ignites a frenzy of reactions, ranging from ecstatic religious fervor to fear.

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Kino Arts

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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Alessandra de Rossi

Alessandra de Rossi

Art Acuña

Art Acuña

Chanel Latorre

Chanel Latorre

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

Peque Gallaga

Peque Gallaga

Joe Gruta

Joe Gruta

Moises Magisa

Moises Magisa

Rolando Inocencio

Rolando Inocencio

Creative team

Directed by: Keith Sicat
Written by: Keith Sicat

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