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Directed by | Gino M. Santos |
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Story by | Kriz G. Gazmen |
Based on | Ex with Benefits by Ruth Mendoza |
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Cinematography | Tey Clamor |
Edited by | Benjamin Tolentino |
Music by | Emerzon Texon |
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Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Box office | ₱145 million [1] |
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