
Manila in the Claws of Light(1975)
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.


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.

Hilda Koronel
Insiang

Mona Lisa
Tonya

Ruel Vernal
Dado

Rez Cortez
Bebot

Marlon Ramirez
Nanding Karyas
Nina Lorenzo
Ludy Karyas
Mely Mallari
Tonya's Sister-in-Law
Carpi Asturias
Mr. Karyas
Danilo Posadas
Dado's Friend

Joe Jardi
Bebot's Friend
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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