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Once Upon a Time

Seen it?

1987 | Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for people who need a good giggle and anyone who likes a world with its own rules. Leaves you with ideas to chew on afterwards.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Lively and easy to follow.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.

The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes

  • DolphyPuga
  • Gloria RomeroReyna Kamkam
  • Joel TorreBakal
  • Janice de BelenGwen
  • Richard GomezRommel
  • Lani Mercado
  • Chuckie DreyfusLally
  • Anjo YllanaBenny
  • Noel Trinidad
  • Manny Castañeda