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Sampaguita: The National Flower

Sampaguita: The National Flower

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 12, 2010

Runtime

1h 16m

Original Title

Sampaguita: The National Flower

Director

Francis Xavier Pasion

Description

This film tells the story of a group of children whose lives are inexorably bound up with Sampaguita the national flower of Philippines and the myths that surround it. Sampaguita blossoms are much sought-after but, since they wilt quickly, they must be sold within twenty-four hours. All the children in this film are are all sampaguita pickers or sellers.