Twelve-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her stepmother. Her parents sell Lily's aging dog to Mr. Teban for dog meat. Lily convinces Mr. Teban to return her dog, and the she begins a friendship with the dog meat seller, much to the disgust of her friends and family. Mr. Teban becomes her surrogate father, and supports Lily against her abusive father and ineffectual stepmother.
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Carlos Siguion-Reyna Director · Enrique Ramos Screenplay Romulo Araojo Cinematographer
First release May 31, 2000 · Produced in Philippines
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Reyna Films
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Philippines
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Original language
Tagalog
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Tagalog
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Philippines · May 31, 2000
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