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Paraiso: Tatlong Kwento ng Pag-asa (2007)

Three uplifting stories of faith, compassion and courage provide the framework for this inspirational film. First, Jocelyn (Maricel Soriano), a victim of the mudslides in Leyte, finds strength in the face of tragedy; next, a family's adoption of a neglected young boy brings healing; and in the final chapter, widower Rudy Abad (Cesar Montano) decides to build a village in the Philippines in memory of his wife, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. - Maricel Soriano, Cesar Montano, Ricky Davao

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Top billed cast

Maricel SorianoJocelyn Llorente
Cesar MontanoRudy Abad
Ricky Davao
Michael V.Didoy
Robert Arevalo
Carmi MartinDiday
Lilia Dizon
Maricel Laxa
Gian BernabePepe
Nonie Buencamino

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