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Perfumed Nightmare (1977)
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Perfumed Nightmare (1977)

Mababangong Bangungot

Comedy, Drama • 1h 33m

Overview

Kidlat, a Filipino jeepney driver, is fascinated by the idea of the American space programme and by Western society as a whole. When he moves to Paris, disillusionment sets in as his dreams are gradually shattered.

Director: Kidlat Tahimik

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TSPDT

2026: #986
2025: #958
2024: #951
2023: #934

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Length

93 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Perfumed Nightmares

Last Updated

9 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
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Format
HD Streaming
TSPDT
2026: #986
2025: #958
2024: #951
2023: #934
Length
93 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Perfumed Nightmares
Last Updated
9 months ago
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