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Bona (1984)

Movie ★ 6.6 86 min

Drama

Bona, a middle-class student, becomes infatuated with a struggling actor, Gardo, and drops out of school to live with him. She becomes his unpaid maid, performing chores and enduring his relationships with other women, in the hopes of reciprocation.

Lino Brocka Director Cenen Ramones Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 25, 1984
Runtime
86 min
IMDb
tt0082093
Country
Philippines
Language
Tagalog
Studio
NV Productions

Themes

Cast

Nora Aunor Nora Aunor Bona Phillip Salvador Phillip Salvador Gardo Marissa Delgado Marissa Delgado Katrina Raquel Monteza Raquel Monteza Nancy Venchito Galvez Venchito Galvez Bona's Father Rustica Carpio Rustica Carpio Bona's Mother Nanding Josef Nanding Josef Nilo Spanky Manikan Spanky Manikan Bona's Brother Ruby Ruiz Ruby Ruiz Bona's Sister Joel Lamangan Joel Lamangan Director Archie Adamos Archie Adamos Bystander Rene Hawkins Rene Hawkins Rene

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bona about?
Bona, a middle-class student, becomes infatuated with a struggling actor, Gardo, and drops out of school to live with him. She becomes his unpaid maid, performing chores and enduring his relationships with other women, in the hopes of reciprocation.
Who directed Bona?
Bona was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Bona?
Bona stars Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado, Raquel Monteza.
When was Bona released?
Bona is a 1984 drama film.
Where can I watch Bona?
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