As Father Severino Mallari, a 19th century priest during the Spanish occupation, descends into madness, his life and work as a parish priest in Pampanga is recounted, where he reportedly murdered 57 people to aid his ailing mother.
A story set in the Philippine Republic in the 1900s where a lass, a Spanish mestizo, and a fisherman are caught up by Macabebe soldiers who are trying to capture Emilio Aguinaldo.
Astro is Filipino and he is proud of it. He flaunts it through his clothes, accessories, and collections of CDs, posters, and post cards of the Filipino achievers he idolizes. He comes across Dawn, a Filipino-American girl, who befriends him in hopes of learning more about her Filipino heritage. Astro teaches her the side of the Philippines he knows well and prefers.
Sta. Niña (2012) is a powerful drama that follows the story of a young Catholic girl who must navigate forgiveness, faith, and tragedy. Set in Pampanga, Philippines, the film explores themes of religion, separation, sin, and sacrifice. The girl's journey is shaped by events such as a mudslide, a preserved corpse, and the construction of a religious icon. As she grapples with her beliefs and the hypocrisy of those around her, she must find the strength to carry on. The film also touches on themes such as Catholicism, Alzheimer's disease, incest, and faith healing.
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Jun Gallardo and starred Lito Lapid and Beth Bautista
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