The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
A story about the life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila, which becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
69 audience votes
Key crew
- Lino BrockaDirector
- Lamberto E. AntonioScreenplay
- Mario O'HaraScreenplay
- Minda D. AzarconOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Hilda KoronelInsiang
- Mona LisaTonya
- Ruel VernalDado
- Rez CortezBebot
- Marlon RamirezNanding Karyas
- Nina LorenzoLudy Karyas
- Mely MallariTonya's Sister-in-Law
- Carpi AsturiasMr. Karyas
- Danilo PosadasDado's Friend
- Joe JardiBebot's Friend
- Eddie PagayonBebot's Friend
- Tommy YapHotel Manager
Stills
Themes
prisonadulteryrapeslumlove trianglephilippinesrevengeolder woman younger man relationshipmanila philippinesshantytown