I Carry the World (1987)
A riches story amidst the filth and squalor of the Smokey Mountain. A scavenger among the garbage who had to carry her crippled mother on her back while begging on the steps of the Manila Cathedral. Raped by an unknown man she left her poverty laden existence and won success as a singer.
Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: September 30, 1987
Cast
- Sharon Cuneta - Lupe Velez
- Tonton Gutierrez - Carding
- Loretta Marquez - Metring
- Rey "PJ" Abellana - Tony
- Mark Gil - Greco
- Princess Punzalan - Luming
- Mario Montenegro - Don Ignacio
- Anita Linda - Momay
- Raul Aragon - Kadyo
- Deborah Sun - Bunny
Screenplay
- Orlando Nadres (Screenplay)
- Rene Villanueva (Screenplay)
- Pablo S. Gomez (Story)
Music: Willy Cruz
Cinematography: Rody Lacap
Editing: Ike Jarlego Jr.
Production: Viva Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
rags to riches, philippines, dump site, komiks, evil stepfather
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Carry the World about?
- A riches story amidst the filth and squalor of the Smokey Mountain. A scavenger among the garbage who had to carry her crippled mother on her back while begging on the steps of the Manila Cathedral. Raped by an unknown man she left her poverty laden existence and won success as a singer.
- Who directed I Carry the World?
- I Carry the World was directed by Lino Brocka.
- Who stars in I Carry the World?
- I Carry the World stars Sharon Cuneta, Tonton Gutierrez, Loretta Marquez, Rey "PJ" Abellana, Mark Gil, Princess Punzalan.
- How long is I Carry the World?
- I Carry the World has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is I Carry the World?
- I Carry the World is a Romance, Drama, Music film.
- Where was I Carry the World produced?
- I Carry the World was produced in Philippines.