In the Navel of the Sea (1998)

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In the Navel of the Sea on IMDb 6.9/10 40 votes

Released:
1998-06-24

Overview:
In a remote fishing island in the 50's, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

Director:
Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Runtime:
1h 53min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Jomari Yllana
    as
    Pepito
  • Elizabeth Oropesa
    as
    Rosa
  • Chin Chin Gutierrez
  • Pen Medina
  • Rolando Tinio
    as
    Apo