Set in the Philippines during the 1940's, Celestina is a story about a woman, a burlesk dancer, who struggles to provide | dG1fby00WGg1eEFRR1U
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00:00The dance of Borles, this is the dance of the heart, the violet of the heart and soul.
00:13I know how to dance.
00:18Why did we leave our father?
00:21Because we are going to change our lives.
00:23When you dance, it's hard at first, but once you get the hang of it, everything will be easier.
00:31I'm so angry, I'm a whore.
00:34Move your hips, so I can see what you're doing to the table.
00:40She's a dancer, not a whore.
00:43Your body should feel what your dance is saying.
00:48I'm not a whore to the person I love.
00:51My dignity is important to me.
00:53Do you love me?
00:55I love you.
00:57But you love your country more.
01:00Dad, I'm a whore.
01:02Why not now?
01:04I'm in love.
01:06The sun is about to set and the sunsets will be after us.
01:09You two deserve it, Ms. Linda.
01:11Borles versus Borles.
01:13I can see it in your eyes.
01:15Look at your audience.
01:18Show them what you're good at dancing.
01:21I'm sure they will enjoy your dance.
01:30I'm not a whore.
01:32Don't let me sink into the abyss of love.
01:37Don't admit it.
01:39We will remain victims, mother.
01:41Do you understand?
01:42In times of war or peace,
01:45what do we have to sacrifice to live?
01:48To be a good person.
01:55Borles, can you do it?
02:01Theater Mabuhay will present
02:04the new Borles dancer,
02:08Celestina!