Makiusap Ka sa Diyos

Makiusap Ka sa Diyos
Makiusap Ka sa Diyos
	Theatrical poster
Directed by	Lino Brocka
Written by	Raquel Villavicencio
Produced by	Lily Monteverde
Starring	Ruffa Gutierrez; Christopher de Leon; Gabby Concepcion;
Cinematography	Clodualdo Austria
Edited by	George Jarlego Jr.
Music by	Lutgardo Labad
Production; company	Regal Films
Distributed by	Regal Films
Release date	July 24, 1991;
Running time	113 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Makiusap Ka sa Diyos (lit. 'Plea to God') is a 1991 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, in his final film directorial effort before he was killed in a car crash, from a story and screenplay written by Raquel Villavicencio. The film stars Ruffa Gutierrez, Christopher de Leon and Gabby Concepcion.^[1]

Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 24, 1991, and was praised by critics and award-giving organizations but failed at the box office run.^[2]

Plot

Dolores Aaron (Gutierrez), who came from a prominent family, is a young novice and is about to take her perpetual vows. She becomes pregnant, gives birth, and is punished by her cruel superiors. She then meets Vince (de Leon) and marries him but later discovers that Vince was the one who raped her.

Cast

Ruffa Gutierrez as Dolores Aaron-Leveriza
Christopher de Leon as Dr. Vince Leveriza
Gabby Concepcion as Allan
Gloria Romero as Encarnacion Aguirre vda. de Leveriza
Rosemarie Gil as Mrs. Aaron
Maricel Laxa as Belinda
Cris Villanueva as Emil
Mary Walter as Sister Bernadette
Anita Linda as Sister Carmen
Gamaliel Viray as Lawyer
Rudy Tacorda as Judge
Malu de Guzman as Sister Amanda
Aida Carmona as Kumadrona
Ernie Zarate as Fr. Emman
Benjie Ledesma as Sister Daisy
Vangie Labalan as Baliw
Estrella Kuenzler as Sister Asuncion
Chie Concepcion as Ursula
Jayboy Samson as Benjie
Mad Nicolas as Sister
Yvonne Angeli Lee as Cecile
Thea Salvador as Sister
Michael Tan as Lester
Pocholo Montes as Priest Confessor
Nonong Talbo as Ward Orderly

Reception

Accolades

Award-giving organization	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
40th FAMAS Awards	April 7, 1992	Best Child Actress	Margarita Fuentes	Nominated	^[3]
15th Gawad Urian Awards	April 1992	Best Supporting Actor	Gabby Concepcion	Won	^[4]
Star Awards	1992	Best Director	Lino Brocka	Nominated	^[4]
		Best Actress	Ruffa Gutierrez	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Raquel Villavicencio	Nominated
		Best Editor	George Jarlego	Nominated
		Best Production Design	Benjie de Guzman	Nominated
		Best Musical Score	Lutgardo Labad	Nominated

References

↑ Asilo, Rito (March 1, 2008). "KC Concepcion makes auspicious screen debut". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2011.
↑ Torre, Noelani (September 8, 2001). "Music world's fascination with revivals revealed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. D4. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
↑ "40th FAMAS Awards (1991)". Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on July 17, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
1 2 Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 246. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved 30 June 2026 – via Google Books.

External links

Makiusap Ka sa Diyos at IMDb

[1] Asilo, Rito (March 1, 2008). "KC Concepcion makes auspicious screen debut". Inquirer Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2011.

[2] Torre, Noelani (September 8, 2001). "Music world's fascination with revivals revealed". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. D4. Retrieved April 2, 2025.

[3] "40th FAMAS Awards (1991)". Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on July 17, 2006. Retrieved April 4, 2025.

[Natsuhiko-4] 1 2 Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 246. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved 30 June 2026 – via Google Books.

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