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Top billed cast

Edward James OlmosGallo Morales
Sarah LassezAngela Estelle Morales
Sônia BragaJuana Morales
María Conchita AlonsoChata
Danny NucciHector Morales
Valente RodriguezAdan
Mark DacascosFilipino's Son
Arin Pasquel Real10 Year Old Hector
Grace KeagyMs. Arganda
Frank SotoAbuelo

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