Review of Metro Manila (2013) by Michael Q — 13 Apr 2014

This film show how people are and their true motive in different situation. And also how people love and live.

This review of Metro Manila (2013) was written by Michael Q on 13 Apr 2014.

Metro Manila has generally received very positive reviews.

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