The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nora AunorFlor Contemplacion | Flor Contemplacion |
 Julio DíazEfren Contemplacion | Efren Contemplacion |
 Jaclyn JoseNeneng | Neneng |
 Vina MoralesRussel Contemplacion | Russel Contemplacion |
 Ian de LeonXandrex Contemplacion | Xandrex Contemplacion |
 Caridad SanchezEfren's mother | Efren's mother |
 Amy AustriaDelia Maga | Delia Maga |
 Rita AvilaEvangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog | Evangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog |
 Tony MabesaRoberto Romulo | Roberto Romulo |
| KKristine GarciaBalmonte | Balmonte |
 Ara MinaEvelyn Contemplacion | Evelyn Contemplacion |
| FFrank RiveraAllan Tolosa | Allan Tolosa |
 Gloria SevillaFlor's mother | Flor's mother |
 Charito SolisLydia Montilla | Lydia Montilla |
 Ronaldo ValdezAtty. Romeo Capulong | Atty. Romeo Capulong |
 Allan PauleGilbert | Gilbert |
 Rolando TinioEfren's father | Efren's father |