In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: June 24, 1998
Cast
- Jomari Yllana - Pepito
- Elizabeth Oropesa - Rosa
- Chin Chin Gutierrez
- Pen Medina
- Rolando Tinio - Apo
- Mia Gutierrez - Tale
- Tanya Gomez - Minda
- Manjo del Mundo - Mr. Santiago
- Ronnie Lazaro - Berto
- Jhong Hilario - Luis
Screenplay
- Jun Lana (Screenplay)
Editing: Jess Navarro
Production: Film Experts, GMA Pictures
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
midwife, teacher, reputation, woman director, sterile
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Navel of the Sea about?
- In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
- Who directed In the Navel of the Sea?
- In the Navel of the Sea was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
- Who stars in In the Navel of the Sea?
- In the Navel of the Sea stars Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Rolando Tinio, Mia Gutierrez.
- How long is In the Navel of the Sea?
- In the Navel of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is In the Navel of the Sea?
- In the Navel of the Sea is a Drama film.
- Where was In the Navel of the Sea produced?
- In the Navel of the Sea was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of In the Navel of the Sea?
- The themes of In the Navel of the Sea include: Teacher-Student Relationship.