Badjao: The Sea Gypsies
1957 · Movie · 105 min. · Philippines
Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjao's, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filippino tribe, meets and falls for Bala-amai, the niece of the chief of the Moros, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala-amai and vice versa, the Moros plot to break up the union of the happy couple.
Direction Lamberto V. Avellana
Cast Rosa Rosal · Tony Santos Sr. · Leroy Salvador · Joseph de Cordova · Vic Silayan · Oscar Keese Jr. · Pedro Faustino · Arturo Moran · Gerry Gabaldon
Soundtrack Francisco Buencamino Jr.
Screenplay Rolf Bayer
Cinematography Miguel Accion
Original title Badjao
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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