Child of Sorrow 1956
A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.
A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.
It is a supernatural melodrama of a woman's misfortune and suffering interwoven with the legend of the Pasig. The legend itself is inspired by the immortal kundiman of the director's brother, Nicanor Abelardo.
In a spoof on the contemporary sacred cons, two yuppy couples get entangled with warring smugglers of dope that include fake priests and nuns as well as Japanese and Chinese agents.
A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspiration is music, but he is yet to finish writing a song. His life changes when he meets Ana and his world is suddenly turned upside-down.
Based on the popular Filipino fairytale, Three princes are in search of a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king but also to rival for the rightful claim to the throne.
A coming-of-age story of a barrio lass in a patriarchal archipelago.
The story is about the love and determination of the Duke Florante and the Princess Laura of Albania while being pursued by the usurper Count Adolfo.
The making of Mike de Leon's 1977 film Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising (Moments in a Stolen Dream), starring Christopher de Leon and Hilda Koronel.
A biopic about general Gregorio Del Pilar.
A fantasy story about a man who acquires a copper ring that grants three wishes.
A man in 50's Philippine society.
Lamberto Avellana's adaptation of the Solomon and Sheba mythos.
Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems that the place was primarily inhabited by women they soon learn that it was due to most men enlisted and perished in the war. Lacking the manpower to build the church he started to hire women as construction workers, he then meets this particular woman.
A story about LVN Pictures a major production company searching for a new female star, held a contest entitled Miss Philippines. The daughter of a poor laundrywoman pretends to be rich to join the contest. She and her mother temporarily occupy a rich couple's residence who are currently abroad with their playboy son. The son comes home unexpectedly and plays along with the ruse.