Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (lit. 'Plea to God') is a 1991 Filipino drama film written by Raquel Villavicencio and directed by Lino Brocka (his last film before he died in a car crash). The film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion.[1] Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 24, 1991.
Plot
Dolores Aaron (Gutierrez), who came from a prominent family is a young novice, and is about to take her perpetual vows. She becomes pregnant, gives birth, and is punished by her cruel superiors. She then meets Vince (de Leon) and marries him but later discovers that Vince was the one who raped her.
Cast
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Dolores Aaron-Leveriza
- Christopher de Leon as Dr. Vince Leveriza
- Gabby Concepcion as Allan
- Gloria Romero as Encarnacion Aguirre viuda 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
Awards
| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 FAMAS Awards[2] | Best Child Actress | Margarita Fuentes | Nominated |
| 1992 Gawad Urian Awards[3] | Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Gabby Concepcion | Won |
See also
- Sa Kabila ng Lahat, Brocka's penultimate film, also released in 1991
References
- ^ Asilo, Rito (March 1, 2008). "KC Concepcion makes auspicious screen debut". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
- ^ "FAMAS Awards (1992)". IMDb. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "Gawad Urian Awards (1992)". IMDb. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
You must be logged in to post a comment.