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In the Navel of the Sea (1998)

In the Navel of the Sea (1998)

Drama
Release Date: 1998, June 24
Directors: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Countries: Philippines
Production: Film Experts, GMA Pictures, GMA Pictures
Cast: Tanya Gomez, Ronnie Lazaro, Pen Medina, Marife Necesito, Jhong Hilario, Elizabeth Oropesa, Jomari Yllana, LJ Moreno, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Manjo del Mundo, Mae Dilag, Mia Gutierrez

Overview:

In a remote fishing island in the '50s, 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.

Keywords:

woman director teacher reputation midwife sterile