In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, 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
Writer:
Jun Robles Lana
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Jomari Yllana as Pepito |
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Elizabeth Oropesa as Rosa |
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Chin Chin Gutierrez as Mrs. Santiago |
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Jhong Hilario as Luis |
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Nini Jacinto as Maya |
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LJ Moreno as Sara |
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Pen Medina as Gusting |
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Tanya Gomez as Minda |
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Rolando Tinio as Apo |
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Mia Gutierrez as Tale |
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Manjo del Mundo as Mr. Santiago |
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Ronnie Lazaro as Berto |
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Dominic Guinto as Young Luis |
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Mickey Bolsico as Mermaid |
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Mae Dilag as Josefa |
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Chie Concepcion as Merly |
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Marife Necesito as Maya's Friend |
| Directing | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Director |
| Writing | Jun Robles Lana | Screenplay |
| Editing | Jess Navarro | Editor |
| Sound | Nonong Buencamino | Sound |
| Crew | Romeo Vitug | Cinematography |
| Art | Len Santos | Production Design |
