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Insiang

Insiang

19767.01h 35m

Overview

A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.

Directed by Lino Brocka
Written by Lamberto E. Antonio, Mario O'Hara
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Top Cast

Hilda Koronel

Hilda Koronel

Insiang

Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

Tonya

Ruel Vernal

Ruel Vernal

Dado

Rez Cortez

Rez Cortez

Bebot

Marlon Ramirez

Marlon Ramirez

Nanding Karyas

N

Nina Lorenzo

Ludy Karyas

M

Mely Mallari

Tonya's Sister-in-Law

C

Carpi Asturias

Mr. Karyas

D

Danilo Posadas

Dado's Friend

Joe Jardi

Joe Jardi

Bebot's Friend

Themes & Keywords

prisonadulteryrapeslumlove trianglephilippinesrevengeolder woman younger man relationshipmanila philippinesshantytown

About Insiang

Insiang is a drama film released in 1976 exploring themes of prison, adultery, rape, slum, love triangle, philippines. Directed by Lino Brocka, it stars Hilda Koronel, Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal. A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.

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