Selfish Desires (1984)
She's a woman worth loving... She's a woman worth hating!
A story of an young girl who tries to escape from memories of the past and while doing so she alienates herself from her family. Since she was a little girl, Clarissa has always wanted to get out of the slums that she lives in. She has always been close to her rich god-mother Monina Gardamonte and to Monina's daughter, Therese. Too close in fact that she confides to her god-mother more than to her own mother, Naty and her elder sister, Nancy. Because of her closeness to her god-mother, Clarissa tasted the high life and has always wanted to be a part of it. When she grew up, she became more determined to be a part of high society, and Clarissa takes every opportunity at all cost to achieve her desires.
Cast
- Maricel Soriano - Clarissa Rosales
- Charito Solis - Naty Rosales
- Ronaldo Valdez - Nick Arnaldo
- Liza Lorena - Monina Gargamonte
- Gina Alajar - Nancy Rosales
- Michael De Mesa - Oz
- Arlene Muhlach - Therese Gargamonte
- Francis Martinez - Jerome Recto
- William Martinez - Daryl Revilla
- Robert Campos - Ralph Gargamonte
Screenplay
- Via Hoffman (Story)
- Jake Tordesillas (Screenplay)
Keywords
social climbing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Selfish Desires about?
- A story of an young girl who tries to escape from memories of the past and while doing so she alienates herself from her family. Since she was a little girl, Clarissa has always wanted to get out of the slums that she lives in. She has always been close to her rich god-mother Monina Gardamonte and to Monina's daughter, Therese. Too close in fact that she confides to her god-mother more than to her own mother, Naty and her elder sister, Nancy. Because of her closeness to her god-mother, Clarissa tasted the high life and has always wanted to be a part of it. When she grew up, she became more determined to be a part of high society, and Clarissa takes every opportunity at all cost to achieve her desires.
- Who directed Selfish Desires?
- Selfish Desires was directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes.
- Who stars in Selfish Desires?
- Selfish Desires stars Maricel Soriano, Charito Solis, Ronaldo Valdez, Liza Lorena, Gina Alajar, Michael De Mesa.
- How long is Selfish Desires?
- Selfish Desires has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Selfish Desires?
- Selfish Desires is a Drama film.
- Where was Selfish Desires produced?
- Selfish Desires was produced in Philippines.