The Rapture of Fe (2009)

The Rapture of Fe (2009) poster

Fe returns home to the Philippines after several years of working overseas, her job a victim of global economic shifts. Fe is initially greeted with affection by her husband Dante, but he has a long history of domestic violence fueled by rage and long-term impotence, and Fe quickly discovers her time away has not changed him. Dante works in a factory making baskets, and Fe soon joins him there; she becomes the lover of Arturo, the man who manages the basket company, but while Arturo treats her well, he's still under the thumb of his father who owns the factory. Meanwhile, an unknown admirer sends her parcels of strange black fruit on a regular basis. Torn between two men who cannot give her what she needs and wants, Fe's frustration leads to take desperate steps to establish her independence.

Director: Alvin B. Yapan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jema Pamintuan
Editing: RAMIL PLOFINO
Production: Women's Crisis Center, Cinemalaya Foundation, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Keywords

philippines

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rapture of Fe about?
Fe returns home to the Philippines after several years of working overseas, her job a victim of global economic shifts. Fe is initially greeted with affection by her husband Dante, but he has a long history of domestic violence fueled by rage and long-term impotence, and Fe quickly discovers her time away has not changed him. Dante works in a factory making baskets, and Fe soon joins him there; she becomes the lover of Arturo, the man who manages the basket company, but while Arturo treats her well, he's still under the thumb of his father who owns the factory. Meanwhile, an unknown admirer sends her parcels of strange black fruit on a regular basis. Torn between two men who cannot give her what she needs and wants, Fe's frustration leads to take desperate steps to establish her independence.
Who directed The Rapture of Fe?
The Rapture of Fe was directed by Alvin B. Yapan.
Who stars in The Rapture of Fe?
The Rapture of Fe stars Irma Adlawan, TJ Trinidad, Nonie Buencamino, Meeyo Candelaria, Joel Molina, Mercedes Cabral.
How long is The Rapture of Fe?
The Rapture of Fe has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is The Rapture of Fe?
The Rapture of Fe is a Drama film.
Where was The Rapture of Fe produced?
The Rapture of Fe was produced in Philippines.