In the Navel of the Sea
1998 · Movie · 116 min. · Philippines
Pepito, growing up in a remote fishing village in the Philippines is destined to become the successor of his mother: the only midwife in the whole district, a job given from generation to generation. As Pepito's mother Rosa who is a widow, becomes pregnant she tries everything to abort the baby because of the shame this would bring. This fails and she sees the only way to protect her son is to commit suicide. After a while Pepito falls in love with a teacher from the capitol, Mrs. Santiago. But this relationship cannot have a future.
Direction Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Cast Jomari Yllana · Elizabeth Oropesa · Chin Chin Gutierrez · Pen Medina · Rolando Tinio · Mia Gutierrez · Tanya Gomez · Ronnie Lazaro · Jhong Hilario · LJ Moreno · Nini Jacinto · Marifé Necesito
Soundtrack Nonong Buencamino
Screenplay Jun Lana
Cinematography Romeo Vitug
Original title Sa pusod ng dagat
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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