Jesus the Revolutionary
A man named Jesus takes on the ruling military junta.
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Genre: History
Director: Lav Diaz
Actors: Dido De La Paz, Donita Rose, Joel Lamangan, Marianne dela Riva, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Orestes Ojeda, Pinky Amador, Ricardo Cepeda, Ronnie Lazaro, Tado
Country: Philippines
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