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Tum, My Pledge of Love (2011)
, 1h55Directed by Robin Padilla
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez, Ejay Falcon
The film is about a Filipina named Erlinda Dimatumba (Mariel Rodriguez), who, because of the heartbreak and deception of an arranged marriage orchestrated by her parents, flees the country as a United Nations volunteer. Somehow she reaches India where she develops a very close father-and-daughter relationship with a wealthy Indian philanthropist. Upon his death he gives her his school where she teaches and cares for poor children.
Sa Kuko Ng Agila (1989)
, 1h50Origin Philippines
Actors Joseph Estrada, Paquito Diaz, Tommy Abuel, Laurice Guillen, Subas Herrero
Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the City after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.
The Story of Mabuti (2013)
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Nora Aunor, Mara Lopez, Ama Quiambao
Mabuti de la Cruz, is a 58-year-old healer who lives in poverty-stricken Sitio Kasinggan in Nueva Vizcaya with her surly mother, Guyang (Josephina Estabillo), luckless son Ompong (Arnold Reyes), loveless daughter Angge (Mara Lopez), and her four fatherless granddaughters. Although she came from the impoverished family, Mabuti still look up life in a positive way. Life is hard, but that doesn’t stop the cash-strapped but cheerful grandmother from basking in the simple pleasures of barrio life. Life was always simple for Mabuti until an unexpected twist changed her perception and found herself in a moral dilemma.
, 1h49Directed by Danny Zialcita
Origin Philippines
Actors Marvin Agustin, Hilda Koronel, Camille Prats, Chanda Romero, Diana Zubiri-Smith
With director Gil Tejada Jr. at the helm, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan is about the intertwined love and lives of Louie (Marvin Agustin), Lily (Camille Pratts) and Elsa (Diana Zubiri). Elsa and Lily are best friends despite their social differences. Elsa's family owns the hospital where Lily and her boyfriend Louie work as a nurse and as a doctor respectively. Unknown to Lily, Elsa is secretly in love with Louie and will even plan a scheme to send the nurse away.
Origin Philippines
Actors Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., Princess Punzalan, Beverly Vergel, Perla Bautista, Robin Padilla, Paquito Diaz
This is a true-to-life story of Ulysses "Boboy" Alega,the fugitive leader of Cebu City's most dreaded gang that carries his name.
Saan Darating Ang Umaga? (1983)
Origin Philippines
Actors Nestor de Villa, Nida Blanca, Yasmien Kurdi, Dion Ignacio, Maricel Soriano, Joel Torre
The eleventh offering of Sine Novela brings us a Maryo J. delos Reyes masterpiece—Saan Darating ang Umaga?
Origin Philippines
Actors Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
This is a true-to-life story of Ulysses "Boboy" Alega,the fugitive leader of Cebu City's most dreaded gang that carries his name.
Mourning Success (1956)
, 1h58Directed by Gregorio Fernandez
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Jaime de la Rosa, Rebecca Tushinsky, Rudy Fernandez, Eddie Rodriguez
Origin Philippines
Actors Phillip Salvador
This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima ,the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name.
Heart Sings Again (1995)
, 2h10Directed by Joel Lamangan
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Musical
Actors Nora Aunor, Albert Martinez, Donna Cruz, Ricky Davao, Rita Avila, Michael De Mesa
a story of a once-famous actress now struggling to regain her popularity but fails. With the arrival of her niece (Donna Cruz), her plans of staging a comeback suddenly come to life with her presence. In the midst of this story is a political battle between two mayoral candidates, the expose done by a courageous journalist (Michael de Mesa) who happens to be Aunor's boyfriend, and a prostitution ring run by a mayoral candidate. As expected, things go wrong and awry.
Tarot (2009)
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Actors Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes, Roxanne Guinoo, Dennis Trillo, Gloria Romero, Ana Capri, Celia Rodriguez
It is revealed Cara (Marian Rivera) has the ability to foresee the future using her grandmother Lola Auring's (Gloria Romero) tarot cards. This causes her mother Dianna (Susan Africa), much dismay. The next day, Cara predicts the deaths of two people; her father (who is shot) and Lola (who has a heart attack). At their funerals, Dianna puts the tarot cards in Lola's casket.
Ang Kamay ng Diyos (1947)
Directed by Eddie Romero
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Gerardo de León, Carmen Rosales, Leopoldo Salcedo