Azucena (2000)
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.
- Date of release
- 2000-05-31
- TMDB
- 8.2 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Casting
- Ricky Davao — Tomas
- Dante Rivero — Teban
- Alessandra de Rossi — Lily
- Glydel Mercado — Sonia
- Anjanette Abayari — Lily's Mother
- Tony Mabesa — Tomas' Boss
- Romy Romulo — Mario
- Mon Confiado — Policeman
- Allen Dizon — Policeman
- Richard Joson — Policeman
- Crispin Pineda — Policeman
- Dennis Marasigan — Bar Manager
Interesting facts
Azucena is a 2000 Filipino drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. The film stars Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Dante Rivero and Alessandra de Rossi on her theatrical debut. This also marks Anjanette Abayari's final theatrical appearance, albeit on a special participation role.
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