Direction: Lino Brocka

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Hilda Koronel · Bembol Roco · Lou Salvador Jr. · Joonee Gamboa

Synopsis Manila in the Claws of Light (1975) follows the journey of Julio, a young fisherman who departs from his rural village with dreams of reuniting with his fiancée, Ligaya. Ligaya had ventured to Manila to pursue her education, but her...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Hilda Koronel · Mona Lisa · Ruel Vernal · Rez Cortez

Synopsis Insiang (1976) unfolds in the grimy, poverty-stricken alleys of Manila, where a young woman named Insiang faces a harrowing ordeal. After being brutally assaulted by her mother's new partner, Insiang must navigate the complexities of her shattered life. As she...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Jacklyn Jose · Daniel Fernando · Princess Punzalan · Allan Paule

Synopsis Macho Dancer (1988) follows the journey of a young, attractive man from the mountains who is left behind by his American partner. Driven by the need to support his family, he ventures to Manila, where he encounters a vibrant yet...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Charito Solis · Lolita Rodriguez · Rio Locsin · Ric Rodrigo

Synopsis Mother, Sister, Daughter (1979) explores the complex dynamics of two half-sisters vying for male affection in a deeply patriarchal society. Emilia, portrayed by Charito Solis, yearns for the love her father bestows upon her favored sister, Pura, played by Lolita...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Philip Salvador · Amy Austria · Menggie Cobarrubias · Johnny Delgado

Synopsis Jaguar (1979) follows the story of Poldo, a humble security guard at a publishing company, who harbors aspirations of wealth. His life takes a dramatic turn when he demonstrates remarkable bravery and skill during a confrontation, earning the admiration of...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Dolphy · Niño Muhlach · Phillip Salvador · Marissa Delgado

Synopsis My Father, My Mother (1978) follows the life of Coring, a gay hairdresser whose life takes an unexpected turn when his partner, Dennis, abandons him for a bar hostess named Mariana. A year later, Dennis resurfaces at Coring's doorstep, leaving...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Phillip Salvador · Gino Alajar · Paquito Diaz · Claudia Zobel

Synopsis Bayan Ko: My Own Country (1985) follows the story of Arturo, known as "Turing," and his wife, Luz Manalastas, who both work at a printing press. When Luz becomes pregnant, Arturo seeks a raise to support his growing family. His...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Vilma Santos · Snooky Serna · Gabby Concepcion · Eric Quizon

Synopsis Hahamakin lahat (1990) centers around a corrupt Mayor, Gerald, and his wife, Lucinda, who manipulate and exploit the lives of those around them for personal gain. Their ruthless pursuit of power leads to a web of deceit and betrayal, as...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Nora Aunor · Phillip Salvador · Marissa Delgado · Raquel Montesa

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Christopher De Leon · Philip Salvador · Carmi Martin · Cecille Castillo

Synopsis Cain and Abel (1982) presents a contemporary retelling of the classic biblical tale. The story revolves around Señora Pina, a formidable matriarch who shows clear favoritism towards her younger son, Ellis, while holding a grudge against her elder son, Loren,...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Phillip Salvador · Dina Bonnevie · Gina Alajar · Bembol Roco

Synopsis Fight for Us (1989) unfolds in the remote town of Santa Filomena in 1985, where the sinister Orapronobis cult, headed by the ruthless Kumander Kontra (Roco), brutally murders a foreign priest. The priest had administered the last rites to a...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Christopher De Leon · Lorna Tolentino · Dina Bonnevie · Jay Ilagan

Synopsis Maging akin ka lamang (1987) follows the story of Rosita, a wealthy and stunning woman who is deeply infatuated with a man. Driven by her obsession, she is willing to go to any lengths to capture his heart. However, despite...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Ruffa Gutierrez · Christopher De Leon · Gabby Concepcion · Gloria Romero

Synopsis A Plea to God (1991) follows the journey of Dolores, portrayed by Ruffa Gutierrez, a compassionate novitiate deeply committed to her religious duties. Her world is upended when she becomes a victim of a brutal rape. Rather than receiving support,...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez · Nora Aunor · Raul Aragon · Lorli Villanueva

Synopsis Ina ka ng anak mo (1979) follows the story of Ester Postigo, portrayed by Nora Aunor, a dedicated social worker grappling with infertility. Her husband, Luis, played by Raoul Aragon, engages in an affair with Ester's mother, Renata, portrayed by...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez · Christopher De Leon · Eddie Garcia · Mario O'Hara

Synopsis You Have Been Weighed and Found Wanting (1974) is a poignant film directed by Lino Brocka, originally titled "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang." The movie delves into the life of a young teenager navigating the complexities of growing up in a...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Sarsi Emmanuelle · Emily Loren · Jacklyn Jose · Patrick Dela Rosa

Synopsis White Slavery (1985) follows the journey of three young women from the rural areas of the Philippines who are enticed by the allure of city life in Manila. Once there, they are deceived and coerced into working in the sex...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Susan Roces · Mario O'Hara · Laurice Guillen · Philip Salvador

Synopsis Gumising ka... Maruja (1978) unfolds at the dawn of the 20th century, where Maruja Isable Sevilla y Mira, unable to bear the thought of marrying a man she does not love, tragically takes her own life. Fast forward to a...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez · Eddie Garcia · Luis Gonzáles · Hilda Koronel

Synopsis Dipped in Gold (1970) follows the story of Don Benito, a married businessman portrayed by Eddie Garcia, who finds himself entangled in a passionate and illicit relationship with his driver, Diego, played by Mario O'Hara. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Lolita Rodriguez · Eddie Garcia · Hilda Koronel · Walter Navarro

Synopsis Stardoom (1971) follows the tale of a determined and driven stage mother, Toyang, portrayed by Lolita Rodriguez. Toyang pushes her son, Joey, played by Walter Navarro, into the entertainment industry, leading to a series of events that culminate in a...

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Jay Ilagan · Perla Bautista · Laurice Guillen · Soxy Topacio

Synopsis Three, Two, One (1974) is a poignant Filipino film directed by the legendary Lino Brocka, which weaves together three deeply personal narratives. Each story explores the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity. The film delves into the...