The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
Nora Aunor
as Flor Contemplacion
Julio Diaz
as Efren Contemplacion
Jaclyn Jose
as Neneng
Vina Morales
as Russel Contemplacion
Ian de Leon
as Xandrex Contemplacion
Caridad Sanchez
as Efren's mother
Amy Austria
as Delia Maga
Rita Avila
as Evangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog
Tony Mabesa
as Roberto Romulo
Kristine Garcia
as Balmonte
Ara Mina
as Evelyn Contemplacion
Frank Rivera
as Allan Tolosa
