Kusina

Kusina

2016•1h 56m

Drama

The silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.

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Production

Cinemalaya Foundation

Language

TL

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Judy Ann Santos

Judy Ann Santos

Juanita

Gloria Sevilla

Gloria Sevilla

Joem Bascon

Joem Bascon

Adrian Alandy

Adrian Alandy

Elora Españo

Elora Españo

Mike Liwag

Mike Liwag

Bong Cabrera

Bong Cabrera

Karen Gaerlan

Jane Biton

Isha Salic

Trina Legaspi

Lala Padilla

Czarina Yecla

Princess Ortiz

Angeli Bayani

Angeli Bayani

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