Makiusap Ka sa Diyos
1991 Filipino film directed by Lino Brocka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (lit. 'Plea to God') is a 1991 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, in his final film directorial effort before he was killed in a car crash, from a story and screenplay written by Raquel Villavicencio. The film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion.[1]
| Makiusap Ka sa Diyos | |
|---|---|
Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Written by | Raquel Villavicencio |
| Produced by | Lily Monteverde |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Clodualdo Austria |
| Edited by | George Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | Lutgardo Labad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 24, 1991, and was praised by critics and award-giving organizations but failed at the box office run.[2]
Plot
Dolores Aaron (Gutierrez), who came from a prominent family, is a young novice and is about to take her perpetual vows. She becomes pregnant, gives birth, and is punished by her cruel superiors. She then meets Vince (de Leon) and marries him but later discovers that Vince was the one who raped her.
Cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Dolores Aaron-Leveriza
- Christopher de Leon as Dr. Vince Leveriza
- Gabby Concepcion as Allan
- Gloria Romero as Encarnacion Aguirre vda. de Leveriza
- Rosemarie Gil as Mrs. Aaron
- Maricel Laxa as Belinda
- Cris Villanueva as Emil
- Mary Walter as Sister Bernadette
- Anita Linda as Sister Carmen
- Gamaliel Viray as Lawyer
- Rudy Tacorda as Judge
- Malu de Guzman as Sister Amanda
- Aida Carmona as Kumadrona
- Ernie Zarate as Fr. Emman
- Benjie Ledesma as Sister Daisy
- Vangie Labalan as Baliw
- Estrella Kuenzler as Sister Asuncion
- Chie Concepcion as Ursula
- Jayboy Samson as Benjie
- Mad Nicolas as Sister
- Yvonne Angeli Lee as Cecile
- Thea Salvador as Sister
- Michael Tan as Lester
- Pocholo Montes as Priest Confessor
- Nonong Talbo as Ward Orderly
Awards
| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 FAMAS Awards[3] | Best Child Actress | Margarita Fuentes | Nominated |
| 1992 Gawad Urian Awards[4] | Best Supporting Actor | Gabby Concepcion | Won |
See also
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Brocka's penultimate film, also released in 1991
References
External links
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