Characters
- Bembol Roco as Julio Madiaga - The protagonist of the story. He is a 21-year-old who hails from the province. He went to Manila to search for his love, Ligaya. Initially, Brocka-stalwart Jay Ilagan was to play the lead role, but the role was passed to the newcomer Roco.
- Hilda Koronel as Ligaya Paraiso - The love-interest of Julio. Unbeknownst to Julio until later on, she happens to work as a prostitute in Ah-Tek's brothel. Her name is literally translated in English as "joyful paradise".
- Lou Salvador, Jr. as Atong - Julio's good friend.
- Tommy Abuel as Pol - Julio's good friend after Atong.
- Pio de Castro as Imo - Julio's friend.
- Juling Bagabaldo as Gng. Cruz - She works for Ah-Tek as the recruiter of the prostitutes.
- Tommy Yap as Ah-Tek - The antagonist of the story. He is a wealthy and cruel mestizo de sangley who owns a brothel.
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