Dog Meat (2000)

8.3/10 • 118 min • Drama

Overview

Twelve-year-old Lily lives with her father, who has been suspended from the police force, and her stepmother. Her parents sell Lily's aging dog to Mr. Teban for dog meat. Lily convinces Mr. Teban to return her dog, and the she begins a friendship with the dog meat seller, much to the disgust of her friends and family. Mr. Teban becomes her surrogate father, and supports Lily against her abusive father and ineffectual stepmother.

Cast

Ricky Davao

Dante Rivero

Alessandra de Rossi

Anjanette Abayari

Tony Mabesa

Mon Confiado

Allen Dizon

Crispin Pineda

Dennis Marasigan

Idda Yaneza

Panciteria Owner

Richard Arellano

Panciteria Owner's Son

Sherry Lara

School Principal

Minnie Aguilar

Mrs. Duran

Gigi Locsin

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