In the Navel of the Sea

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In the Navel of the Sea (1998)

Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Drama · 1h 53m

In a remote fishing island in the '50s, 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.

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Cast

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

Crew

Director
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Screenplay
Jun Robles Lana
Editor
Jess Navarro

Details

Original title
Sa Pusod ng Dagat
Release date
1998-06-24
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Drama
Original language
TL
Spoken languages
Tagalog
Countries
Philippines
Production
Film Experts, GMA Pictures