Ishmael Bernal

Ishmael Bernal

Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.

  • Title: Ishmael Bernal
  • Popularity: 5.58
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1938-09-30
  • Place of Birth: Manila, Philippines
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Ishmael Bernal Movies

  • 1979
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    Annie Batungbakal

    Annie Batungbakal

    9.5 1979 HD

    The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.

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  • 1993
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    Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare

    Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare

    1 1993 HD

    Portrait of director Ishmael Bernal

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  • 2012
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    Himala Ngayon

    Himala Ngayon

    8 2012 HD

    A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest...

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  • 2024
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    Brocka x Bernal

    Brocka x Bernal

    1 2024 HD

    A documentary on the life and work of National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.

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  • 1983
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    Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

    Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

    6.6 1983 HD

    Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.

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  • 1972
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    Till Death Do Us Part

    Till Death Do Us Part

    1 1972 HD

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  • 1984
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    Working Girls

    Working Girls

    6.3 1984 HD

    Women cope with various problems while earning a living in the city.

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  • 1982
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    Hindi Kita Malimot

    Hindi Kita Malimot

    1 1982 HD

    Celia, a daughter of a housekeeper of the Regattas, finds an unknown man- Edwin - in one of their huts. As she helps the man, the two grew close to...

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  • 1980
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    Vein Wound

    Vein Wound

    1 1980 HD

    A provincial son who just finished law school embarked on becoming a successful man, even if it means leaving behind his former life and seducing a...

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  • 1980
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    Manila by Night

    Manila by Night

    7.4 1980 HD

    The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are...

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  • 1980
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    Manila by Night

    Manila by Night

    7.4 1980 HD

    The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are...

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  • 1972
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    El Vibora

    El Vibora

    1 1972 HD

    A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later Americans. He was later supported by the Japanese during...

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  • 1971
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    Storm Surge!

    Storm Surge!

    1 1971 HD

    Six beautiful people caught in a deluge of their own raw passions unleashed.

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  • 1982
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    Himala

    Himala

    7.8 1982 HD

    When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their...

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  • 1972
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    Inspiration

    Inspiration

    1 1972 HD

    Gina, a pleasant and witty young lady and Danny a suave, attractive young lad live parallel lives nurtured by single parents. In a series of events,...

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  • 1973
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    Now and Forever

    Now and Forever

    1 1973 HD

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  • 1973
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    Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

    Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

    10 1973 HD

    A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.

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  • 1973
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    Si Popeye, Atbp

    Si Popeye, Atbp

    1 1973 HD

    Si Popeye, atbp (Popeye etc.) is an unofficial Popeye film released in the Philippines in 1973. A live-action film, it consists of three stories:...

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  • 1974
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    Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives

    Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives

    1 1974 HD

    A 1974 film from Ishmael Bernal about a man with seven wives.

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  • 1974
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    Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives

    Bad Example: I Have Seven Wives

    1 1974 HD

    A 1974 film from Ishmael Bernal about a man with seven wives.

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  • 1975
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    Sleeping Dragon

    Sleeping Dragon

    1 1975 HD

    A martial arts film co-directed by Ishmael Bernal and released in 1975.

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  • 1976
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    Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa

    Anna Karenina: Babaing Hiwalay sa Asawa

    1 1976 HD

    A woman recently separated from her politician husband has an affair with a male friend.

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  • 1976
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    Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget

    Scotch on the Rocks to Remember, Black Coffee to Forget

    1 1976 HD

    A lost film from Ishmael Bernal, originally released in 1976.

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  • 1980
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    Girlfriend

    Girlfriend

    1 1980 HD

    A girl is torn between two lovers: the one she loves, and the one she cannot resist.

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  • 1980
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    Girlfriend

    Girlfriend

    1 1980 HD

    A girl is torn between two lovers: the one she loves, and the one she cannot resist.

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  • 1980
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    Good Morning, Sunshine

    Good Morning, Sunshine

    1 1980 HD

    This musical-drama revolves around a widower who lived in the US with his only daughter. They returned to the Philippines, where his late wife grew...

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  • 1979
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    Boy Kodyak

    Boy Kodyak

    1 1979 HD

    Boy Kodyak is detective Teo Rosa, a young plainclothesman still embued with idealism. When he finds out that a small-time punk named Rogel is...

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  • 1979
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    Menor de Edad

    Menor de Edad

    2 1979 HD

    A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.

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  • 1985
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    Hinugot sa Langit

    Hinugot sa Langit

    10 1985 HD

    A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.

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  • 1982
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    The Affair

    The Affair

    7 1982 HD

    In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man. Eventually, they move in...

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  • 1982
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    The Affair

    The Affair

    7 1982 HD

    In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man. Eventually, they move in...

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  • 1976
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    Nunal sa Tubig

    Nunal sa Tubig

    6 1976 HD

    Ferry owner Benjamin has a regular passenger, Chedeng, who is studying to become a midwife. Chedeng has a friend and neighbour, Maria, and without...

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  • 1984
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    Shake, Rattle & Roll

    Shake, Rattle & Roll

    5.1 1984 HD

    An anthology of three violent stories: 'Baso' talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of...

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  • 1979
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    Pleasure

    Pleasure

    2 1979 HD

    Ishmael Bernal's caustic drama about kept mistresses.

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  • 1979
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    Pleasure

    Pleasure

    2 1979 HD

    Ishmael Bernal's caustic drama about kept mistresses.

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  • 1979
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    Salawahan

    Salawahan

    4.5 1979 HD

    A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.

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  • 1971
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    At the Top

    At the Top

    10 1971 HD

    A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect...

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  • 1971
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    At the Top

    At the Top

    10 1971 HD

    A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect...

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  • 1983
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    Broken Marriage

    Broken Marriage

    8.8 1983 HD

    Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.

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  • 1978
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    Ikaw ay Akin

    Ikaw ay Akin

    6.8 1978 HD

    Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the...

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  • 1984
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    Fridge

    Fridge

    1 1984 HD

    The Delfin family moves to a new house after the husband migrates to Saudi Arabia for work. The family consists of Lorna, her daughter Virgie, their...

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  • 1976
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    Ligaw na Bulaklak

    Ligaw na Bulaklak

    1 1976 HD

    An innocent young woman who sells flowers in a small-town cabaret frequented by down-and-out prostitutes is lusted after by the son of a school...

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  • 1981
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    Bilibid Boys

    Bilibid Boys

    4 1981 HD

    =The movie portrays seven wayward men who suffer within the walls of the national penitentiary. They serve their sentences as if they are living...

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  • 1989
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    On Borrowed Time

    On Borrowed Time

    10 1989 HD

    A determined single parent, she manages to raise a child while remaining successful in her career as an advertising executive. Everything in her life...

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  • 1977
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    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    1 1977 HD

    A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his...

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  • 1977
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    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    1 1977 HD

    A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his...

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  • 1977
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    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    Dalawang Pugad... Isang Ibon

    1 1977 HD

    A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his...

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  • 1986
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    The Graduates

    The Graduates

    7 1986 HD

    Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.

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  • 1975
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    Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga

    Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga

    8.2 1975 HD

    Amy must choose between two men, Vic, her ex-husband who suddenly disappeared, or William, her present husband who can provide everything she needs.

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  • 1975
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    Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga

    Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga

    8.2 1975 HD

    Amy must choose between two men, Vic, her ex-husband who suddenly disappeared, or William, her present husband who can provide everything she needs.

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  • 1994
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    Streetsmart

    Streetsmart

    6 1994 HD

    The first team-up of Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaruel, playing Ardo and Rosel in this action flick, which is at the same time Ishmael Bernal's...

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  • 1992
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    Mahal Kita Walang Iba

    Mahal Kita Walang Iba

    1 1992 HD

    Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.

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  • 1988
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    Nagbabagang Luha

    Nagbabagang Luha

    1 1988 HD

    A scheme of two sisters fell through when the one falls for the other's estranged husband.

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  • 1981
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    Pabling

    Pabling

    1 1981 HD

    A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.

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  • 1978
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    Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin

    Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin

    1 1978 HD

    A story between two women sharing the same man.

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  • 1977
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    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw

    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw

    1 1977 HD

    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw focuses on two strong-willed women, Matilde and Binyang, who clawed themselves up, in almost simultaneous and parallel...

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  • 1977
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    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw

    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw

    1 1977 HD

    Walang Katapusang Tag-araw focuses on two strong-willed women, Matilde and Binyang, who clawed themselves up, in almost simultaneous and parallel...

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  • 1975
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    Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko

    Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko

    1 1975 HD

    A Filipino aristocrat loves his wife but he has a little fun with a chorus girl.

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  • 1977
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    Tisoy!

    Tisoy!

    6 1977 HD

    Tisoy is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour the immaculately clean Metro Manila as well as...

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  • 1978
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    Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?

    Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?

    5.5 1978 HD

    Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.

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  • 1985
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    Gamitin Mo Ako

    Gamitin Mo Ako

    6 1985 HD

    A young woman and her mother fight over one man in this dramatic film about three people who genuinely love each other yet express their affection...

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  • 1982
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    Galawgaw

    Galawgaw

    1 1982 HD

    The life of tomboy tricycle driver Olga gets thrown for a loop when she collides with the rich Truman, who then makes it his mission to win her heart.

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  • 1982
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    Galawgaw

    Galawgaw

    1 1982 HD

    The life of tomboy tricycle driver Olga gets thrown for a loop when she collides with the rich Truman, who then makes it his mission to win her heart.

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  • 1982
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    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    1 1982 HD

    A motion picture about about a group of lost and confused youth.

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  • 1982
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    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    1 1982 HD

    A motion picture about about a group of lost and confused youth.

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  • 1982
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    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    Ito Ba Ang Ating Mga Anak?

    1 1982 HD

    A motion picture about about a group of lost and confused youth.

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  • 1987
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    Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa

    Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa

    1 1987 HD

    It is a story of Angeli (Maricel Soriano), an orphan girl raised by a wealthy widower, Diony (Eddie Garcia). Angeli's hardships as a child left her...

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  • 1979
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    Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

    Bakit May Pag-ibig Pa?

    10 1979 HD

    This drama offers a rare chance to compare the styles of two major Filipino filmmakers. The first episode is about a chance encounter between a...

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  • 1992
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    Mahal Kita Walang Iba

    Mahal Kita Walang Iba

    1 1992 HD

    Opposites attract when Trixie, a spoiled rich brat, asks Alex, a hardworking taxi driver, to be her boyfriend to appease her grandfather.

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  • 1987
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    Working Girls 2

    Working Girls 2

    1 1987 HD

    In this sequel, which assumes a more political bent, are blue-collar workers, salesladies, and common laborers.

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  • 1970
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    Ah, Ewan! Basta sa Maynila Pa Rin Ako!

    Ah, Ewan! Basta sa Maynila Pa Rin Ako!

    1 1970 HD

    A 1970 Philippine film directed by Eddie Rodriguez featuring Ishmael Bernal's first writing credit.

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  • 1981
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    Pabling

    Pabling

    1 1981 HD

    A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.

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  • 1981
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    Pabling

    Pabling

    1 1981 HD

    A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.

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  • 1980
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    Girlfriend

    Girlfriend

    1 1980 HD

    A girl is torn between two lovers: the one she loves, and the one she cannot resist.

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  • 1978
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    Ikaw ay Akin

    Ikaw ay Akin

    6.8 1978 HD

    Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the...

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  • 1993
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    Noli Me Tangere

    Noli Me Tangere

    1 1993 HD

    Eddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of the novel from Filipino writer and activist Jose Rizal, published during the Spanish colonial period of the...

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