Malvarosa (1958)

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A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

Director: Gregorio Fernandez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
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Production: LVN Pictures
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Keywords

philippines, based on comic, black and white, family problems

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More Films by Director: Gregorio Fernandez
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malvarosa about?
A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
Who directed Malvarosa?
Malvarosa was directed by Gregorio Fernandez.
Who stars in Malvarosa?
Malvarosa stars Charito Solis, Leroy Salvador, Carlos Padilla Jr., Eddie Rodriguez, Vic Silayan, Rebecca Del Rio.
How long is Malvarosa?
Malvarosa has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Malvarosa?
Malvarosa is a Drama film.
Where was Malvarosa produced?
Malvarosa was produced in Philippines.