Nagbabagang Luha
| Nagbabagang Luha | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ishmael Bernal |
| Written by | Raquel Villavivencio |
| Based on | Nagbabagang Luha by Elena Patron |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Willy Cruz[1] |
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Release date | |
Running time | 121 minutes[4] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Nagbabagang Luha (lit. 'Smoldering Tears') is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal and produced by Regal Films, adapted from the "komik" of the same name by Elena Patron.[5] It stars Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez, and Alice Dixson. The film was released on July 7, 1988.
Cast
- Lorna Tolentino as Maita
- Gabby Concepcion as Alex
- Richard Gomez as Bien
- Alice Dixson as Cielo, sister of Maita[6]
- Gloria Romero as Mrs. Montaire
- Honey Mae Ledesma as Yeye, daughter of Maita and Alex[7]
- Olivia Cenezal as Cedes
- Lilian Laing as Auntie of Alex
- Alma Lerma as Bien's Mother
- Flora Gasser as Yaya
- Laura Hermosa as Judge
- Auntie Bass as Boss
- Rudy Meyer as a taxi driver
- Vangie Labalan as wife of taxi driver
Critical response
Agustin Sotto, writing for Variety International Film Guide, considered the film "overwrought".[8]
Home media
Nagbabagang Luha was released on DVD by Regal Home Video in 2008, although it was miscredited to director Mel Chionglo.[9]
Accolades
The film won the awards for Best Supporting Actress (Gloria Romero) and Best Musical Score (Willy Cruz) at the 1989 FAMAS Awards.[10][1]
References
- ^ a b Carunungan, M. (1994). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine Music. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 307. ISBN 971-8546-23-5. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 6, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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- ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 7, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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- ^ "Nagbabagang Luha". Apple TV. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Patron, Elena M." Panitikan.ph. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ SPOT.ph (May 15, 2013). "SPOT.ph's Top 10 Fictional Love Triangles". SPOT.ph. Summit Media. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Azcuna, Ma. Asuncion; Mangahas, Fe, eds. (1989). "Bumabahang Luha". Sarilaya: Women in Arts & Media. Institute of Women's Studies, St. Scholastica's College. p. 179. ISBN 971-8605-01-0. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Sotto, Agustin (1989). "Philippines". In Cowie, Peter (ed.). Variety International Film Guide. Bedford Gardens, London: The Tantivy Press, Ltd. p. 280. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Nagbabagang Luha". WorldCat. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (January 13, 2019). "As Glorious as Ever". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 5, 2020.