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In the Navel of the Sea (1998)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 53M

Director : Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Writer : Jun Robles Lana

Synopsis

In a remote fishing island in the 50's, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

Actors

Jomari Yllana
Jomari Yllana
Pepito
Elizabeth Oropesa
Elizabeth Oropesa
Rosa
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Pen Medina
Pen Medina
Rolando Tinio
Rolando Tinio
Apo
Mia Gutierrez
Mia Gutierrez
Tale
Tanya Gomez
Tanya Gomez
Minda
Manjo del Mundo
Manjo del Mundo
Mr. Santiago
Ronnie Lazaro
Ronnie Lazaro
Berto
Jhong Hilario
Jhong Hilario
Luis
LJ Moreno
LJ Moreno
Sara
Marife Necesito
Marife Necesito
Maya's Friend
Nini Jacinto
Nini Jacinto
Maya

Crews

Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Director
Jun Robles Lana
Jun Robles Lana
Screenplay
Romeo Vitug
Romeo Vitug
Cinematography
Nonong Buencamino
Nonong Buencamino
Sound
Jess Navarro
Jess Navarro
Editor
Len Santos
Len Santos
Production Design

Posters and backgrounds

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