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Weighed But Found Wanting

Original title: Tinimbang ka ngunit kulang
  • 1974
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
698
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Weighed But Found Wanting (1974)
Drama

This landmark film is considered by many to be one of the most important in Philippine cinema. The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of hi... Read allThis landmark film is considered by many to be one of the most important in Philippine cinema. The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of his extravagant lifestyle and the hypocrisy of the town's so-called leading citizens weigh h... Read allThis landmark film is considered by many to be one of the most important in Philippine cinema. The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of his extravagant lifestyle and the hypocrisy of the town's so-called leading citizens weigh heavily on him, pushing him to reach out to the village outcasts.

  • Director
    • Lino Brocka
  • Writers
    • Mario O'Hara
    • Lino Brocka
  • Stars
    • Lolita Rodriguez
    • Lilia Dizon
    • Eddie Garcia
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    698
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Mario O'Hara
      • Lino Brocka
    • Stars
      • Lolita Rodriguez
      • Lilia Dizon
      • Eddie Garcia
    • 1User review
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Lolita Rodriguez
    Lolita Rodriguez
    • Kuala
    Lilia Dizon
    • Mrs. Carolina Blanco
    Eddie Garcia
    Eddie Garcia
    • Mr. Cesar Blanco
    Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
    • Evangeline Ortega
    Christopher De Leon
    Christopher De Leon
    • Junior
    Alicia Alonzo
    Alicia Alonzo
    Lorli Villanueva
    Lorli Villanueva
    • Mrs. Sy
    Rosa Aguirre
    Joonee Gamboa
    Joonee Gamboa
    • Eddie's father
    Lily Miraflor
    Ernie Zarate
    Ernie Zarate
    • Dr. Ambrosio Ortega
    Mely Mallari
    Estrella Kuenzler
    Estrella Kuenzler
    Joseph Sytangco
    • Nitoy
    Laurice Guillen
    Laurice Guillen
    • Milagros
    Cita Javellana
    Ursula Carlos
    Bey Vito
    • Eddie
    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Mario O'Hara
      • Lino Brocka
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    An emotional and moral powerhouse

    Mario O'Hara is one of the best-kept secrets in cinema. From the Philippines, he has made a quiet reputation of making some of the most bitingly poignant social commentary films over the last few decades. Starting as an actor, this film predates his directorial debut, but marks his first film as a screen-writer. He is also one of the stars of the film.

    The film is set in a relatively small Philipino village, where Catholicism rules. The film, as the title suggests, explicitly plays up on the Christian adage that one should not judge one's neighbor, but makes the somewhat obvious case that human beings, however pious they might claim to be, rarely follow that advice.

    The story essentially follows three main characters: Kuala (who plays the town "nut", essentially a homeless woman who seemingly suffers from schizophrenia, psychosis or some other mental illness - it's only as the story unravels that we are made to understand her situation more clearly), Bertong (the town leper who has been fully marginalized by the village - this is the role played by Mario O'Hara), and Junior (an adolescent and son of a prominent family in the village).

    In a way Junior, played by a young Christopher De Leon (who apparently has gone on to become a huge TV star as an adult in the Philippines) is the star of the show. He is at the center of the story, a witness to the sickness of the so-called normal society he is a part of: his boorish father proudly cheats on his mother, his materialistic mother screams incessantly, his immature friends play pranks on Kuala, his fickle girlfriends drop him without explanation...

    Increasingly feeling an exile from his own society he seeks refuge and identification with the marginalized characters. Junior defies orders to stay away from the town kook and leper. But in the end he finds himself helpless to affect inevitable events.

    This film is an emotionally-charged and stinging commentary on the evils of humanity, the kind of humanity that each and every one of us are capable of, or at the very least, we turn our heads and ignore, preferring not to think of such unpleasantries. The three lead actors playing Kuala, Berton, and Junior are excellent and the supporting cast keeps up with them at every step. It's also worth noting the beautiful direction provided by Lino Brocka.

    This obscure film is an undiscovered classic and if you ever are given the opportunity to see it, take advantage of it.

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      Christopher De Leon was introduced in this movie.
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      Featured in Signed: Lino Brocka (1987)

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1974 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
    • Also known as
      • You Have Been Weighed and Found Wanting
    • Production company
      • Cinemanila
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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