Makiusap Ka sa Diyos
1991 Filipino film directed by Lino Brocka
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Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (lit. 'Plea to God') is a 1991 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, in his final film directorial effort before he was killed in a car crash, from a story and screenplay written by Raquel Villavicencio. The film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion.[1]
| Makiusap Ka sa Diyos | |
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Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Written by | Raquel Villavicencio |
| Produced by | Lily Monteverde |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Clodualdo Austria |
| Edited by | George Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | Lutgardo Labad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 24, 1991, and was praised by critics and award-giving organizations but failed at the box office run.[2]
Plot
Cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Dolores Aaron-Leveriza
- Christopher de Leon as Dr. Vince Leveriza
- Gabby Concepcion as Allan
- Gloria Romero as Encarnacion Aguirre vda. de Leveriza
- Rosemarie Gil as Mrs. Aaron
- Maricel Laxa as Belinda
- Cris Villanueva as Emil
- Mary Walter as Sister Bernadette
- Anita Linda as Sister Carmen
- Gamaliel Viray as Lawyer
- Rudy Tacorda as Judge
- Malu de Guzman as Sister Amanda
- Aida Carmona as Kumadrona
- Ernie Zarate as Fr. Emman
- Benjie Ledesma as Sister Daisy
- Vangie Labalan as Baliw
- Estrella Kuenzler as Sister Asuncion
- Chie Concepcion as Ursula
- Jayboy Samson as Benjie
- Mad Nicolas as Sister
- Yvonne Angeli Lee as Cecile
- Thea Salvador as Sister
- Michael Tan as Lester
- Pocholo Montes as Priest Confessor
- Nonong Talbo as Ward Orderly
Reception
Accolades
| Award-giving organization | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40th FAMAS Awards | April 7, 1992 | Best Child Actress | Margarita Fuentes | Nominated | [3] |
| 15th Gawad Urian Awards | April 1992 | Best Supporting Actor | Gabby Concepcion | Won | [4] |
| Star Awards | 1992 | Best Director | Lino Brocka | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Actress | Ruffa Gutierrez | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Raquel Villavicencio | Nominated | |||
| Best Editor | George Jarlego | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Benjie de Guzman | Nominated | |||
| Best Musical Score | Lutgardo Labad | Nominated |
See also
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Brocka's penultimate film, also released in 1991