as i've always had trepidation viewing filipino films, i was greatly surprised by this film. this film offers a unique perspective of prostitution in the sordid districts of manila. the changing morality (especially of a prevalently catholic manila) offers an interesting backdrop to the movie. leonardo litton provides the necessary good looks (he looked better here as compared from his previous films) and ana capri is (as always) a sensitive actress. don escudero is a good director. the scene where leonardo litton comes back to ana capri... when he wraps his arms around her and says that prostitutes are destined to be with fellow prostitutes... is especially touching.

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