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Siblings Dolores and Isaac were known as the town's prostitutes But when a corrupt police officer holds them captive, they are forced to make a young girl named Lydia, the town's newest prostitute.

Alexa Ocampo
Dolores

Clifford Pusing
Isaac

Ataska Mercado
Lydia

Jay Manalo
Ser

MJ Cayabyab
Jovie

Gwen Garci
Store Owner

Shiena Yu
Isaac's Partner

Manu Respall
Fertilizer Supplier
Clarence Sesbreño
Jovie's Partner

Raul Morit
Abraham
Bugaw is a drama, thriller film released in 2023. Directed by Yam Laranas, it stars Alexa Ocampo, Clifford Pusing, Ataska Mercado. Siblings Dolores and Isaac were known as the town's prostitutes But when a corrupt police officer holds them captive, they are forced to make a young girl named Lydia, the town's newest prostitute.
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