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.
Directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna
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Cast
Ricky Davao
Tomas
Dante Rivero
Teban
Alessandra de Rossi
Lily
Glydel Mercado
Sonia
Anjanette Abayari
Lily's Mother
Tony Mabesa
Tomas' Boss
Romy Romulo
Mario
Mon Confiado
Policeman
Allen Dizon
Policeman
Richard Joson
Policeman
Crispin Pineda
Policeman
Dennis Marasigan
Bar Manager
Idda Yaneza
Panciteria Owner
Richard Arellano
Panciteria Owner's Son
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