'' Minsa ' y isang gamu-gamo '' , '' Once a Moth '' is a 1976 Filipino film . It concerns a Filipino nurse , Cora de la Cruz , who dreams of moving to America . When her brother is killed , her ideas change . The film criticises American military presence in the Philippines . It was an entry to the 1976 Metro Manila Film Festival and won five awards at the 25th FAMAS Awards , including those for best picture , director and screenplay
1976 Metro Manila Film Festival
1976 Metro Manila Film Festival
Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo