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page 1Philippine drama films
The Woman Who Left
2016 film by Lav Diaz
Ma' Rosa
2016 film
The Claws of Light
1975 film by Lino Brocka
Plan 75
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
1984 film
The Big Doll House
1971 film by Jack Hill
Captive
2012 film by Brillante Mendoza
Boy
2009 Philippine film directed by Auraeus Solito
The Big Bird Cage
1972 film by Jack Hill
Insiang
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
Way Back Home
2011 film
Because of a Flower
1967 film
Saranggola
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
Of the Flesh
1983 film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Feast
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
Service
2008 film by Brillante Mendoza
Milagros
1997 film by Marilou Diaz-Abaya