Sunday Beauty Queen

2016 | 95 minutes | 8.7 ★ (3)

Sunday Beauty Queen
  • Overview

    Beneath Hong Kong's glittering facade, Filipina domestic helpers work in relative anonymity and for near-slave wages. In a beauty pageant like no other, five helpers give themselves makeovers for a day and gleefully reclaim their dignity.

  • Release Date

    25 December 2016

  • DirectingBaby Ruth Villarama
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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