“Miracle In Cell No. 7,” a 2013 South Korean drama film, has been adapted in the Philippines with the same title for the Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 .
The films centers on Lito (Aga Muchlach), a mentally ill man jailed after being wrongfully accused of raping and murdering a little girl, and Yesha (Xia Vigor), his six-year-old daughter. Bella Padilla will take on the role of the older Yesha. who will grow up to become a lawyer to prove her father’s innocence. The Philippine reportedly caught the attention of original lead actor Ryu Seung-Ryong. On Facebook, Ryu Seung-Ryong shared the teaser of the movie. He wrote in Korean that he is so touched to know that there will be a Philippine remake. Directed by Nuel Naval, the movie will be shown in theaters beginning December 25.
