This Is My Country
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim
1984 · 1h 48m · Crime, Drama · Philippines
When an uncaring society pushes a man to the limit, he has only one choice.
A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.
Directed by
Lino BrockaWritten by
Jose F. Lacaba6.2Smart score
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briberyhostageinjusticelabour movementmartial lawphilippine labor movementphilippinesprinting pressshootoutworkerworker's rights
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