Rosario, 18

Rosario was an attractive young lady who was made to believe that she deserves only the best in life and that she belongs only to the man who can shower her with luxury . So when Chris , ferocious young man from a broken family started to court her , she turned him down because she felt that he did not deserve her . But Chris could not accept rejection , so he decides to use force on her . Rosario's world crumbled after she was molested by Chris . Unknown to her , this was just the beginning of a series of misfortunes that was to come her way . Her parents figured in a car accident taking her father's life while leaving her mother physically incapacitated . Because of this , she was forced to take on the dirty job of being a strumpet . Chris meanwhile was made to pay for his crime . But because of his exemplary behavior inside prison , he was released on parole . Chris locates Rosario and he finds her in a red house . Will it be a happy ending for Chris and Rosario ?

Directed by Jett C. Espiritu, Rosario, 18 leans on a strong ensemble — Allona Amor, Mon Confiado, Venus Varga — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2001.