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Release Year2016
Runtime—
LanguageTagalog
CertificationNR
GenresFamily, Drama
Votes1
DirectorDexter Hemedez, Allan Ibañez
WritersDexter Hemedez, Allan Ibañez
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known As1st Sem
About 1st Sem
The love-hate relationship between mother and son intensifies when the latter decides not to pursue college education in Manila after suffering from separation anxiety.
Directed by Dexter Hemedez, Allan Ibañez, 1st Sem leans on a strong ensemble — Lotlot De Leon, Darwin Yu, Allan Paule — 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 family titles of 2016.
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