Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
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| Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. | |
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 The Official Poster for 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
| Directed by | Elwood Perez |
| Written by | Ricardo Lee |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Nora Aunor |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Jacinto |
| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Danny Tan |
Production company | MRN Films |
| Distributed by | Regal Home Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. is a 1991 film directed by Elwood Perez and written by Ricky Lee that tells the story of a singer-entertainer Pacita M. (Nora Aunor) in a seedy Quezon City nightclub.[1][2] The film was a Metro Manila Film Festival entry in the same year.
The story follows Pacita, an aging mother and cabaret singer who works at a nightclub. Her daughter Grace is the source of her joy and inspiration in life. Her world changes suddenly, after Grace is hit by a stray bullet plunging her into a coma. This tragic event forces Pacita to reconcile with Mrs. Estrella, her wealthy mother in law. At first, Pacita is optimistic and hopes for her daughter's recovery. As weeks passed, she relents and succumbs to giving her daughter a dignified death by unplugging her life support system, resulting of her being sued by her mother in law in an arduous legal battle.
Cast
- Main cast
- Nora Aunor as Pacita M.
- Lotlot de Leon as Grace
- Armida Siguion-Reyna as Mrs. Estrella
- Marissa Delgado as Mamang
- Juan Rodrigo as Raul
- Supporting cast
- Subas Herrero as Mrs. Estrella's lawyer
- Ernie Zarate as Pacita's defense lawyer
- Marilyn Villamayor as Raul's daughter
- Soxie Topacio as Ricky
- Eddie Infantes as priest
- Nanding Fernandez as doctor
- Christine Bersola-Babao as nurse
- Dexter Doria as barkada
- Beverly Salviejo as barkada
- Evelyn Vargas as barkada
- Jimmy Reyes as gunman
- Luis Benedicto as judge
- Edgar Santiago as pulis
Awards and recognition
| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 1991 | Metro Manila Film Festival[3] | Best Picture | Won | |
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | ||
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | Won | ||
| Best Editing | George Jarlego | Won | ||
| Best Story | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Original Song | Lucio San Pedro | Won | ||
| Best Music | Danny Tan | Won | ||
| 1992 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Picture | Won | |
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | ||
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Armida Siguion-Reyna | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Armida Siguion-Reyna | Nominated | ||
| Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Director | Elwood Perez | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Nominated |
