Lalakwe (1985)
Teenager Anna falls in love with and gives her womanhood to the middle-aged womanizer Eric who promises her marriage. Upon her brother's insistence to meet the man, she realizes then that Eric is married and eventually commits suicide. Outraged, Martin (brother), who is a sex-change surgeon, abducted and performed an operation on Eric. Shameful of his inadequacy, Eric evades his wife's sexual needs and sexual attractions to other women.
Director: Danny L. Zialcita
Genre: Drama
Release Date: January 11, 1985
Cast
- Ronaldo Valdez - Eric Verbo
- Gloria Diaz - Bea Verbo
- Rio Locsin - Daisy
- Tommy Abuel - Martin Poblador
- Lyka Ugarte - Bing
- Elsa Agana - Anna Poblador
- Chanda Romero - Raquel
- Michael De Mesa - Alfred
- Suzanne Gonzales - Elma
- Dexter Doria - Sara
Screenplay
- Ruben Marcelino (Story)
- Danny L. Zialcita (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Felizardo Bailen
Editing: Nonoy Santillan
Production: Essex Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
adultery, suicide, sex change
More Films by Director: Danny L. Zialcita
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lalakwe about?
- Teenager Anna falls in love with and gives her womanhood to the middle-aged womanizer Eric who promises her marriage. Upon her brother's insistence to meet the man, she realizes then that Eric is married and eventually commits suicide. Outraged, Martin (brother), who is a sex-change surgeon, abducted and performed an operation on Eric. Shameful of his inadequacy, Eric evades his wife's sexual needs and sexual attractions to other women.
- Who directed Lalakwe?
- Lalakwe was directed by Danny L. Zialcita.
- Who stars in Lalakwe?
- Lalakwe stars Ronaldo Valdez, Gloria Diaz, Rio Locsin, Tommy Abuel, Lyka Ugarte, Elsa Agana.
- What genre is Lalakwe?
- Lalakwe is a Drama film.
- Where was Lalakwe produced?
- Lalakwe was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Lalakwe?
- The themes of Lalakwe include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.