Once a Moth
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
“Once a moth is not afraid of an eagle.”
Synopsis
Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
[Official Trailer] ONCE A MOTHOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Nora Aunor
Corazon de la Cruz
Jay Ilagan
Bonifacio Santos
Gloria Sevilla
Chedeng de la Cruz
Perla Bautista
Yolanda Santos
Eddie Villamayor
Carlito de la Cruz
Paquito Salcedo
Inkong Menciong
Leo Martinez
Travel Agent
Lily Miraflor
Esther
Nanding Fernandez
Luz Fernandez
German Moreno
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Ricky Sandico
Leopoldo Salcedo
Michael Sandico
Release History & Theatrical Window
2nd Metro Manila Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 25, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
- Screenplay & Story
- Marina Feleo-Gonzales
- Original Score
- Restie Umali
- Original Title
- Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Premiere Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
Marina Feleo-Gonzales
Restie Umali
Joe Batac
Edgardo Vinarao
Cirio H. Santiago, Digna Santiago
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Batac
Director of Photography
Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
Director
Marina Feleo-Gonzales
Screenplay
Digna Santiago
Producer
Edgardo Vinarao
Editor
Restie Umali
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Once a Moth.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Once a Moth.
Periodic import List
list8
Similar Titles to Once a Moth
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
8.0
3.2
6.7
9.0
7.9
5.1
7.1
7.2
3.7
3.0
6.7
6.7
6.3
4.6
7.6
5.5
More Like Once a Moth
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Once a Moth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once a Moth about?
Living near the American military-controlled Clark Air Base, Corazon dreams of a better life in America until the unspeakable happens.
Who directed Once a Moth?
Once a Moth was directed by Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara.
Who stars in Once a Moth?
The principal cast of Once a Moth includes Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Eddie Villamayor.
When was Once a Moth released and how long is it?
Once a Moth was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Once a Moth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once a Moth was composed by Restie Umali.