Maricris Sioson Japayuki is a 1993 Tagalog-language Crime Drama film written by Lualhati Bautista and directed by Joey Romero. In April 1991, with big hopes of providing a better life for her family, 17 year old Maricris Sioson arrives in Japan to work as a club entertainer.. Maricris sioson japayuki features Ruffa Gutierrez in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Janice De Belen, Monsour Del Rosario, Joel Torre, Isabel Rivas, John Estrada and Karla Estrada. It was released on 29th July 1993.