Huwag Na Huwag Kang Lalapit, Darling (1997)
After losing their home in a fire, Bulong heads to Manila with his mother and cousin to start anew. When their expectations aren't met in the harsh reality of living in the city, the cousins save a wealthy businessman from being robbed. Through him, Bulong meets Darling, who turns out to be the estranged daughter of their mother's friend, adopted by the businessman when she was still a child. Darling, on the other hand, is torn in love between her long-time boyfriend and the endearing country bumpkin who's much closer than she realizes. Who will she choose?
Director:
Leo Valdez
Writers:
Joseph Balboa, Dado C. Lumibao.
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Earl Ignacio as Bulong |
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Daisy Reyes as Darling |
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Danny Pasia as Enyong |
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Richard Bonnin as Briggs |
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Lito Legaspi as Mr. Mike Atok |
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Tia Pusit as Onyang |
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Cita Astals as Piling |
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Don Pepot as Don Rupert |
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Lou Veloso as Manager |
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Flora Gasser as Amapari |
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Big Boy Gomez as Goon |
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Peewee O'Hara as Tindera |
| Directing | Leo Valdez | Director |
| Sound | Joe Climaco | Sound Engineer |
| Crew | Wilfredo Villagracia | Post Production Supervisor |
| Sound | Rodel Capule | Sound Effects |
| Production | Glenn Marcelo | Publicist |
| Production | Jun Cleofas | Production Manager |
| Production | Paula Punla | Publicist |
| Directing | Gie Narvaez | Assistant Director |
| Production | Lorrie Castillo | Production Designer |
| Camera | Rico Enriquez | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Boyet Dongon | Music Director |
| Production | Lily Monteverde | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Dado C. Lumibao | Story |
| Production | Manny Valera | Supervising Producer |
| Editing | Randy Brien | Editor |
| Production | Rhoda Navarro | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Joseph Balboa | Screenplay |
| Writing | Dado C. Lumibao | Screenplay |
| Writing | Joseph Balboa | Story |