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Insiang

  • 19761976
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.4K
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Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)
  • Drama
The life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.The life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.The life of a young girl living with her mother in the slums of Manila becomes unbearable when her mother's young boyfriend moves in with them.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lino Brocka
  • Writers
    • Mario O'Hara(story)
    • Lamberto E. Antonio(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hilda Koronel
    • Mona Lisa
    • Rez Cortez
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lino Brocka
  • Writers
    • Mario O'Hara(story)
    • Lamberto E. Antonio(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hilda Koronel
    • Mona Lisa
    • Rez Cortez
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 12 nominations

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    Mona Lisa in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)
    Rez Cortez in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)
    Insiang (1976)
    Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel, Mona Lisa, and Ruel Vernal in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel and Ruel Vernal in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel and Ruel Vernal in Insiang (1976)
    Hilda Koronel in Insiang (1976)

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    Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
    • Insiangas Insiang
    Mona Lisa
    Mona Lisa
    • Tonyaas Tonya
    Rez Cortez
    Rez Cortez
    • Bebotas Bebot
    Marlon Ramirez
    • Nanding Karyasas Nanding Karyas
    Ruel Vernal
    Ruel Vernal
    • Dadoas Dado
    Nina Lorenzo
    • Ludy Karyasas Ludy Karyas
    Mely Mallari
    • Tonya's Sister-in-lawas Tonya's Sister-in-law
    Carpi Asturias
    • Mr. Karyasas Mr. Karyas
    George Atutubo
    Eddie Pagayon
    • Bebot's friendas Bebot's friend
    Joe Jardi
    • Bebot's friendas Bebot's friend
    Danilo Posadas
    • Dado's friendas Dado's friend
    • (as Danny Posadas)
    Estrella Antonio
    Jimmy Calaguas
    Belen Chikote
      Tommy Yap
      • Hotel Manageras Hotel Manager
      The PETA Kalinangan Ensemble
      • Director
        • Lino Brocka
      • Writers
        • Mario O'Hara(story) (screenplay)
        • Lamberto E. Antonio(screenplay)
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        In 1978, the movie became the first Filipino feature film to be presented in the Cannes Film Festival (Director's Fortnight).
      • Quotes

        Bebot: Admit it. You don't want to go to the movies with me. You don't love me anymore.

        Insiang: I love you, Bebot.

        Bebot: If you love me, you will relent.

        Insiang: I love you but I don't like what you do to me in the movie theater.

        Bebot: I'm a man, Insiang. I can't control myself.

      • Connections
        Referenced in Ang anak ni Brocka (2005)

      User reviews8

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      Top review
      9/10
      A must watch
      Insiang is a must watch for any movie enthusiast. Hilda Koronel plays a young lass in the slums of Metro Manila and when her mother decided to live with Dado, she was devastated.

      What follows is masterful movie making, revenge at its finest. Go watch this !
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      • Sirfaro11
      • May 8, 2021

      Details

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      • Release date
        • December 6, 1978 (France)
      • Country of origin
        • Philippines
      • Official site
        • Insiang (1976)
      • Languages
        • Filipino
        • Tagalog
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Das Mädchen Insiang
      • Filming locations
        • Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
      • Production company
        • Cinemanila
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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