Muse of Pasig

Muse of Pasig 1950

4.00

It is a supernatural melodrama of a woman's misfortune and suffering interwoven with the legend of the Pasig. The legend itself is inspired by the immortal kundiman of the director's brother, Nicanor Abelardo.

1950

Ibong Adarna

Ibong Adarna 1941

1

Based on the popular Filipino fairytale, Three princes are in search of a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king but also to rival for the rightful claim to the throne.

1941

Ang Ibong Adarna

Ang Ibong Adarna 1955

1

In this retelling by Manuel Conde, this film follows the in search of three princes for a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king.

1955

Moments in a Stolen Dream

Moments in a Stolen Dream 1977

6.40

A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspiration is music, but he is yet to finish writing a song. His life changes when he meets Ana and his world is suddenly turned upside-down.

1977

Florante at Laura

Florante at Laura 1949

1

The story is about the love and determination of the Duke Florante and the Princess Laura of Albania while being pursued by the usurper Count Adolfo.

1949

Kundiman ng Lahi

Kundiman ng Lahi 1959

1

A coming-of-age story of a barrio lass in a patriarchal archipelago.

1959

Venganza

Venganza 1958

7.00

Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.

1958

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

Will Your Heart Beat Faster? 1980

7.20

In a spoof on the contemporary sacred cons, two yuppy couples get entangled with warring smugglers of dope that include fake priests and nuns as well as Japanese and Chinese agents.

1980

Blessings of the Land

Blessings of the Land 1959

6.80

Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.

1959

₱10,000 Pag-ibig

₱10,000 Pag-ibig 1957

1

Claudo thought that money was everything until Loida taught him that love is not on a cash and carry basis.

1957

No Place to Hide

No Place to Hide 1956

1

Some pellets containing a deadly virus are carried by two boys on the run through the Philippines.

1956

Tumbalik Na Daigdig

Tumbalik Na Daigdig 1953

1

A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems that the place was primarily inhabited by women they soon learn that it was due to most men enlisted and perished in the war. Lacking the manpower to build the church he started to hire women as construction workers, he then meets this particular woman.

1953

Child of Sorrow

Child of Sorrow 1956

5.30

A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.

1956

Rodrigo de Villa

Rodrigo de Villa 1952

1

A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.

1952

Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo

Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo 1947

1

Graduating medical student Ramon falls in love with his best friend's sister Pacing, a strong devotee of the Virgin Mary of Antipolo. Though Ramon is not that religious and seldom goes to church, he courts Pacing, even going to church with her.

1947

The Sea Gypsies

The Sea Gypsies 1957

6.00

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

1957

Malvarosa

Malvarosa 1958

6.00

Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

1958

Prinsipe Teñoso

Prinsipe Teñoso 1954

5.00

Prince Teñoso who is exiled by his father, the king after freeing the pitiful giant from jail. In gratitude, the giant gives Teñoso a magic handkerchief that can tame animals and can give him his wishes. As a beggar, Teñoso is despised by the princes, the king's soon-to-be sons-in-law, but eventually is recognized as the hero responsible for curing the king's illness, and winning the king's battles against the moors.

1954

Principe Teñoso

Principe Teñoso 1942

1

The first film adaptation of the popular corrido/awit of the same name about a prince disguised as a deformed beggar.

1942