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Magnifico

Magnifico

Nothing equals to pure love.

20037.62h 2mNR

Overview

A boy builds a coffin for his terminally ill grandmother, while raising money to buy a wheelchair for his sister.

Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes
Written by Michiko Yamamoto
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Top Cast

Jiro Manio

Jiro Manio

Magnifico

Lorna Tolentino

Lorna Tolentino

Edna

Albert Martinez

Albert Martinez

Gerry

Gloria Romero

Gloria Romero

Lola Magda

Celia Rodriguez

Celia Rodriguez

Ka Doring

Mark Gil

Mark Gil

Domeng

Amy Austria

Amy Austria

Tessie

Cherry Pie Picache

Cherry Pie Picache

Cristy

D

Danilo Barrios

Miong

Susan Africa

Susan Africa

Pracing

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Themes & Keywords

small townhopephilippinescoming of ageloveyoung boydeterminationgenerosityimpoverished familytensecaringcoffin maker

About Magnifico

Magnifico is a drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of small town, hope, philippines, coming of age, love, young boy. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, it stars Jiro Manio, Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez. A boy builds a coffin for his terminally ill grandmother, while raising money to buy a wheelchair for his sister.

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