In the Navel of the Sea

1h 53m
Drama
4.5

In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

Cast

Jomari Yllana
Pepito
Elizabeth Oropesa
Rosa
Chin Chin Gutierrez
Mrs. Santiago
Jhong Hilario
Luis
Nini Jacinto
Maya
LJ Moreno
Sara
Pen Medina
Gusting
Tanya Gomez
Minda
Rolando Tinio
Apo
Mia Gutierrez
Tale
Manjo del Mundo
Mr. Santiago
Ronnie Lazaro
Berto
Dominic Guinto
Young Luis
Mickey Bolsico
Mermaid
Mae Dilag
Josefa
Chie Concepcion
Merly
Marife Necesito
Maya's Friend

Crew

Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Director
Jun Robles Lana
Screenplay
Jess Navarro
Editor
Romeo Vitug
Cinematography
Len Santos
Production Design
Nonong Buencamino
Sound

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