Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie (1986)

When does a family stop to laugh and start to cry?

A typical story of a hopeless Filipino worker whose last resort is to work abroad to save his family from poverty. Melo trudge the desert to look for greener pasture but it seems like it is too far and hard to reach. His family here in the Philippines was left in a maze and each of them had to find his/her way out. On his homecoming, which welcome will hurt him most: his torn pocket or his broken home and heart?

Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Homer Flores
Editing: Ruben Natividad
Production: Special People Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Keywords

family relationships

More Films by Director: Lino Brocka
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie about?
A typical story of a hopeless Filipino worker whose last resort is to work abroad to save his family from poverty. Melo trudge the desert to look for greener pasture but it seems like it is too far and hard to reach. His family here in the Philippines was left in a maze and each of them had to find his/her way out. On his homecoming, which welcome will hurt him most: his torn pocket or his broken home and heart?
Who directed Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie?
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie?
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie stars Pilar Pilapil, Aga Muhlach, Ronaldo Valdez, Emily Loren, Janice de Belen, Mona Lisa.
How long is Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie?
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie?
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie is a Drama film.
Where was Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie produced?
Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie was produced in Philippines.