My Teacher Who Doesn't Know How to Read (2017)
When their teacher disappears, school children cradle guns in their arms instead of books.
Top billed cast
Alfred Vargas
Mon Confiado
James Blanco
Lou Veloso
Miggs Cuaderno- Marc Justine Alvarez
Kiko Matos- Loren Burgos
- Micko Laurente
Joana Marie Tan
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