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Philippine drama films

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The Woman Who Left

2016 film by Lav Diaz

The Claws of Light

1975 film by Lino Brocka

2022 film by Chie Hayakawa

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery

2016 film by Lav Diaz

The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela

2008 film by Olaf de Fleur

From What Is Before

2014 film by Lav Diaz

This Is My Country

The Big Doll House

1971 film by Jack Hill

2012 film by Brillante Mendoza

2009 Philippine film directed by Auraeus Solito

The Big Bird Cage

1972 film by Jack Hill

Insiang () is a 1976 Philippine drama film directed by Lino Brocka. Its screenplay, written by Mario O'Hara and Lamberto E. Antonio, is based on O'Hara's teleplay of the same name. Set in the slums of Tondo, Manila, the film stars Hilda Koronel as the eponymous character: the young daughter of a resentful mother (Mona Lisa), whose much-younger lover (Ruel Vernal) rapes her. After her assault and the betrayal of her own lover (Rez Cortez), Insiang seeks revenge. A representation of urban poverty, the film explores themes of betrayal, revenge and despair.

Weighed But Found Wanting

1974 film by Lino Brocka

Because of a Flower

Saranggola (international title: The Kite) is a 1999 Filipino drama film directed by Gil Portes, who co-wrote the film's story and screenplay with Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. It stars Ricky Davao, Lester Llansang and Jennifer Sevilla. It is a morality tale, showing murder and corruption through the eyes of a child.

Oro, Plata, Mata

1982 Philippine war drama film by Peque Gallaga

1983 film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Apag (; Feast) is a 2022 Philippine drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza.

The Love Affair

2015 film directed by Nuel C. Naval

Miracle in Cell No. 7

2019 film directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval

2008 film by Brillante Mendoza

1997 film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya