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Please • Care

Please • Care

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Please • Care

2017

1h 40m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

At 69 years old, Alejandra decides to separate from her philandering husband of five decades. However, the decision meets resistance when their middle-aged children refuse to give the blessing over their separation. But when the old lady's youngest and dearest daughter contracts a heart attack, the entire family is forced to gather in a hospital where, together, they must face the separation.

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10 featured cast members

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Dexter Doria

Dexter Doria

Alejandra

Noel Trinidad

Noel Trinidad

Uro

Shamaine Buencamino

Shamaine Buencamino

Mercedes

Eula Valdez

Eula Valdez

Ella

Ricky Davao

Ricky Davao

Delfin

Cielo Aquino

Randy

Ina Feleo

Ina Feleo

Leni

Miguel Valdes

Raymond

Sari Estrada

Sari Estrada

Lara

Paolo Paraiso

Paolo Paraiso

Gabriel

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Directed by: Giancarlo Abrahan
Written by: Giancarlo Abrahan
Produced by: Jono de Rivera

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