
Ms. Dolora X
Seen it?1993 | 124 min | Drama, Crime
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. A good follow-up to The Letter.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Dolora is a naive provincial girl raised by a foster mother who once kidnapped her from a wealthy family, and her life changes when she meets and falls in love with Melvin, a young lawyer in Manila. After killing a man while defending herself and her foster mother from sexual assault, she faces trial, where the truth about her past and her innocence comes to light.
How it earned its rating
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elwood Perez
- Sheryl CruzDolora
- Aga MuhlachMelvin
- Roy Alvarez
- Ricky Belmonte
- Sunshine Cruz
- Wowie Cruz
- Bella Flores
- Shirley Fuentes
- Jean Garcia
- Flora Gasser