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In the Navel of the Sea

Film

In the Navel of the Sea

4.5

1h 53m

1998

Synopsis

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

Director

Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Drama

midwifeteacherreputationwoman directorsterile

Cast & Crew

Jomari Yllana

Jomari Yllana

as Pepito

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

as Rosa

Chin Chin Gutierrez

Chin Chin Gutierrez

Pen Medina

Pen Medina

Rolando Tinio

as Apo

Mia Gutierrez

Mia Gutierrez

as Tale

Tanya Gomez

Tanya Gomez

as Minda

Manjo del Mundo

Manjo del Mundo

as Mr. Santiago

Ronnie Lazaro

Ronnie Lazaro

as Berto

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