Bukas Luluhod ang Mga Tala
| Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala | |
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| Directed by | Emmanuel H. Borlaza[1][2] |
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| Based on | Pangarap na Bituin by Nerissa Cabral |
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| Cinematography | Ely Cruz |
| Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | Willy Cruz[3] |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (Tomorrow the Stars Will Kneel) is a 1985 Filipino film by Viva Films. Directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza, story by Nerissa Cabral, and screenplay by Jose N. Carreon and Orlando Nadres. The film was released on July 11, 1984.[4] The film stars Sharon Cuneta, Eddie Rodriguez, Gina Pareño, Pilar Pilapil, Tommy Abuel, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Raymond Lauchengco, Lani Mercado, Eula Valdez, and Janet Elisa Giron as young Rebecca. The film is about a girl who was born in a dirt-poor family who swore revenge to the rich family that kept wronging them.
The film is based on Nerissa Cabral's Pilipino Komiks Atlas Novel.[5] The theme song "Pangarap na Bituin" is sung by Sharon Cuneta and composed by Willy Cruz.[6]
Plot
The movie is about an illegitimate child Rebecca (Sharon Cuneta) who swore revenge against her father Don Roman Estrella (Eddie Rodriguez) and her legitimate half-sisters Alice (Lani Mercado) and Monet (Eula Valdez). The film's title, "Bukas Luluhod ang mga tala", comes from her swearing revenge against the Estrella family.
Rebecca started performing and soon have a successful singing career. She planned on buying the Estrella home but relents and instead made peace with her father and her half-sister Monet. The film ends with Rebecca singing the chorus of "Pangarap na Bituin" while a montage of the movie plays.
Cast
- Sharon Cuneta as Rebecca Rios[2]
- Eddie Rodriguez as Rowel “Roman” Estrella
- Gina Pareño as Fidela Rios
- Pilar Pilapil as Monica
- Tommy Abuel as Ador
- Rey "PJ" Abellana as Dante Mandresa
- Raymond Lauchengco as Jun Rios
- Lani Mercado as Alicia "Alice"
- Eula Valdez as Monet
- Janet Elisa Giron as young Rebecca
- Mary Walter as Donya Concha
- Romeo Rivera as Rebecca's lawyer
- Manny Castaneda as Bing
- Vangie Labalan as Pining
- Timmy Diwa as Ricky
- Charlon Davao as Young Jun
- Jennifer Sevilla as Young Alicia
- Christopher De Leon as special participant "Boyet De Leon"[7]
Awards
The film received 5 FAMAS nominations (Best Supporting Actress for Gina Pareño, Best Child Actress for Janet Elisa Giron, Best Story for Nerissa Cabral, Best Sound for Rolly Ruta, Best Musical Score for Willy Cruz) and won Best Sound[8] and Best Musical Score.
The film also won the 1985 FAP Award for Best Sound Engineering.[citation needed]
References
- ^ San Diego Jr, Bayani (October 14, 2017). "Honoring a Blockbuster Director". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Josue David, Jerrick (2015). "DULSITA, ANG KABUUAN NG KONTRADIKSYON NG IMAHEN NI SHARON CUNETA SA PELIKULANG FILIPINO". Kritika Kultura (in Filipino). 25. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ "Songs by Wily Cruz in Bituing Walang Ningning". The Philippine Star. June 12, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Komparify.com. "Bukas luluhod ang mga tala movie: Reviews, Ratings, Box Office, Trailers, Runtime". komparify.com. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ Fondevilla, Herbeth L (2007). "Contemplating the Identity of Manga in the Philippines (IJOCA Vol. 9, No.2, Fall 2007)" (PDF). International Journal of Comic Art (IJOCA). 9: 444. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "LISTEN: 10 of Willy Cruz's greatest hits | ABS-CBN News". April 17, 2017. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ Salterio, Leah (May 31, 2002). "Boyet is still my idol, says Sharon". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ "BusinessWorld | Scholarships give film workers a future". archives.bworldonline.com. Retrieved July 13, 2021.