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Desire

They met as strangers and yet... Was she more than a daughter? Was he less than a father?

DramaRomance
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1982-12-25
1h 40m
English
Released
Hemisphere Pictures

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The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman who was raised by her widowed mother, who tells her that her American air force father died in a car accident shortly before her birth. As Bessie nears graduation, she rebels against the plans of her devoted mother. Being strong-willed and romantic, she dreams of a challenging career and plans to seek out her late father's relatives in America. To earn money for the trip, she works as a model/dancer in a Manila disco. During one of her performances she meets Joe Hale, an American, who is in Manila to work in a friend's advertising firm. Joe and Bessie are attracted to each other, but before the attraction is acted upon, Bessie discovers that Joe might be her father. An investigation into the past is launched in order to find the truth about Bessie's parentage.

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Stream Desire online free in HD on CineFlixo. A highly acclaimed drama and romance movie originally produced in Inglés and released in 1982, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About Desire

They met as strangers and yet... Was she more than a daughter? Was he less than a father?

The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman who was raised by her widowed mother, who tells her that her American air force father died in a car accident shortly before her birth. As Bessie nears graduation, she rebels against the plans of her devoted mother. Being strong-willed and romantic, she dreams of a challenging career and plans to seek out her late father's relatives in America. To earn money for the trip, she works as a model/dancer in a Manila disco. During one of her performances she meets Joe Hale, an American, who is in Manila to work in a friend's advertising firm. Joe and Bessie are attracted to each other, but before the attraction is acted upon, Bessie discovers that Joe might be her father. An investigation into the past is launched in order to find the truth about Bessie's parentage. Running 100 minutes.

Desire Cast and Characters

The cast features Tetchie Agbayani (as Bessie), John Saxon (as Joe Hale), Charito Solis (as Bessie's Mother), Judith Chapman (as Julie Seaver), and Mark Gil. Their performances are a major reason Desire has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Desire

There's a reason Desire keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Desire online for free?

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How long is Desire?

Desire runs for 100 minutes (about 1.7 hours).

Is Desire good? What's the rating?

Desire holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Desire?

The main cast includes Tetchie Agbayani, John Saxon, Charito Solis, and Judith Chapman, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Desire available in Inglés?

Yes — Desire was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Desire released?

Desire was released in 1982.

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What is Desire about?

Desire is a Drama/Romance English-language film. The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman who was raised by her widowed mother, who tells her that her American air force father died in a car accident shortly before her birth. As Bessie nears graduation, she rebels against the plans of her devoted mother. Being strong-willed and romantic, she dreams of a challenging career and plans to seek out her late father's relatives in America. To earn money for the trip, she works as a model/dancer in a Manila disco. During one of her performances she meets Joe Hale, an American, who is in Manila to work in a friend's advertising firm. Joe and Bessie are attracted to each other, but before the attraction is acted upon, Bessie discovers that Joe might be her father. An investigation into the past is launched in order to find the truth about Bessie's parentage.

When was Desire released?

Desire was released on December 25, 1982. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. The film was produced by Hemisphere Pictures.

Who stars in Desire?

Desire stars Tetchie Agbayani, John Saxon, Charito Solis and Judith Chapman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Desire available in HD?

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