Japayuki

Description

In 1991, with big hopes of providing a better life for her family, 17-year-old Maricris Sioson (Ruffa Gutierrez) arrived in Japan to work as a club entertainer. After four months of hard work, Maricris was suddenly admitted to a private hospital in Fukushima. She died one week later, declaring hepatitis as the cause of death. When the family of Maricris Sioson opened her coffin, they found that she had been beaten and stabbed. Human rights Activist Cynthia Gallardo (Janice De Belen) is determined to unravel the truth behind Maricris’ death. Based on a True Story, Maricris Sioson (Japayuki) chronicles the struggles of Filipina entertainers in Japan who were denied of their rights and were abused and maltreated by their employers.

Release Date:  29 July 1993

Director: Joey Romero

Cast: Ruffa Gutierrez, Janice de Belen, John Estrada, Monsour Del Rosario