Hinugot sa Langit
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| Directed by | Ishmael Bernal[1] |
| Written by | Amado L. Lacuesta Jr.[2] |
| Produced by | Lily Y. Monteverde[3] |
| Starring | Maricel Soriano |
| Cinematography | Rody Lacap |
| Edited by | Jess Navarro[4] |
| Music by | Willy Cruz |
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| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Hinugot sa Langit (English: Wrenched from Heaven[5]) is a 1985 Philippine melodrama film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a story and screenplay written by Amado L. Lacuesta Jr. A film that tackles issues about abortion, sexuality, and Philippine Catholic society,[5] it revolves around a young woman with an unwanted pregnancy (played by Maricel Soriano) and her decision to consider abortion as the solution to her problem.[6]
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on June 6, 1985. It is considered a classic in Philippine cinema and picked up four Gawad Urian Awards.
Plot
Carmen Castro is a young woman who has an affair with a married man, Gerry, who wants Carmen to abort the baby. She confides to Stella, who tells her to control her own destiny.[7]
Cast

- Maricel Soriano[2][8] as Carmen Castro
- Al Tantay as Gerry
- Rowell Santiago as Bobby
- Charito Solis[2] as Juling
- Amy Austria[2][8] as Stella
- Dante Rivero as Dr. Sison
- Susan Africa
- Jaime Asencio
- Vic Jose
- Crispin Medina
- Tony Pascua
- Mario Taguiwalo
- Leticia Tison
- Ray Ventura
- Aurora Yumul
Soundtrack and cinematography
The film won Gawad Urian Awards for Best Direction, Best Editing (Jess Navarro),[4] Best Production Design and Best Sound in 1986.
See also
- Sunshine, a 2024 film by Antoinette Jadaone that also tackles abortion and its dilemma
References
- ↑ Siazon, Rachelle (22 September 2023). "Maricel Soriano recalls being reprimanded by director Ishmael Bernal". PEP.ph. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 Casocot, Ian Rosales (22 January 2007). "The women of Amado Lacuesta Jr". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Ladaw, Dennis (28 February 2005). "No Dragon Lady". The Manila Times. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- 1 2 "Editor Jess Navarro to receive Urian lifetime achievement award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 30 May 2005. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- 1 2 Samonte, Q.C. (2003). "Oh Yes, I Have Been to Honululu". Filipinas Magazine. Filipinas Pub. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Lumbera, Bienvenido (2000). Pag-akda ng Bansa. University of the Philippines Press. p. 360. ISBN 978-971-542-244-4. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ "Right & Wrong". Asiaweek. Vol. 11. 1985. p. 23. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- 1 2 "Amy Austria is Marilou Abaya's signature actress". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 16 December 2001. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
External links
- 1985 films
- 1985 Philippine films
- 1985 drama films
- Philippine drama films
- Films about abortion in the Philippines
- Films about Christianity
- Films directed by Ishmael Bernal
- Films with screenplays by Amado Lacuesta Jr.
- Films produced by Lily Y. Monteverde
- Films scored by Willy Cruz
- 1980s Tagalog-language films
- 1980s drama film stubs
- 1980s Philippine film stubs
