Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo

Himala Ng Birhen Sa Antipolo 1947

1

Graduating medical student Ramon falls in love with his best friend's sister Pacing, a strong devotee of the Virgin Mary of Antipolo. Though Ramon is not that religious and seldom goes to church, he courts Pacing, even going to church with her.

1947

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

Will Your Heart Beat Faster? 1980

7.20

In a spoof on the contemporary sacred cons, two yuppy couples get entangled with warring smugglers of dope that include fake priests and nuns as well as Japanese and Chinese agents.

1980

Sierra Madre, Bundok ng Hiwaga

Sierra Madre, Bundok ng Hiwaga 1948

1

A story about a man who killed an intruder who tried to rape his pregnant wife, after doing so he ran away to the mountains and became the leader of outlaws, years later the son becomes a police officer.

1948

Blessings of the Land

Blessings of the Land 1959

6.80

Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.

1959

Ibong Adarna

Ibong Adarna 1941

1

Based on the popular Filipino fairytale, Three princes are in search of a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king but also to rival for the rightful claim to the throne.

1941

Florante at Laura

Florante at Laura 1949

1

The story is about the love and determination of the Duke Florante and the Princess Laura of Albania while being pursued by the usurper Count Adolfo.

1949

Principe Teñoso

Principe Teñoso 1942

1

The first film adaptation of the popular corrido/awit of the same name about a prince disguised as a deformed beggar.

1942

Ang Ibong Adarna

Ang Ibong Adarna 1955

1

In this retelling by Manuel Conde, this film follows the in search of three princes for a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king.

1955

Tumbalik Na Daigdig

Tumbalik Na Daigdig 1953

1

A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems that the place was primarily inhabited by women they soon learn that it was due to most men enlisted and perished in the war. Lacking the manpower to build the church he started to hire women as construction workers, he then meets this particular woman.

1953

Giliw Ko

Giliw Ko 1939

1

Guia, a country girl, begins to sing American songs on the radio, after being infatuated with images of Hollywood and the attention lavished on her by the son of the wealthy hacienda owner. She finds fame, and moves to Manila. Eventually, she becomes disillusioned, and returns to the province, singing Filipino music. She also returns to the arms of her childhood sweetheart.

1939

Rodrigo de Villa

Rodrigo de Villa 1952

1

A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.

1952

Moments in a Stolen Dream

Moments in a Stolen Dream 1977

6.40

A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspiration is music, but he is yet to finish writing a song. His life changes when he meets Ana and his world is suddenly turned upside-down.

1977

Child of Sorrow

Child of Sorrow 1956

5.30

A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.

1956

Appointment at Mount Manunggal

Appointment at Mount Manunggal 1966

1

This documentary paints the life of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay (1953-1957), from being a simple mechanic, a wartime guerilla leader, and as president of the Philippines, leading up to his death in a plane crash in Mount Manunggal, Cebu.

1966

Higit sa Lahat

Higit sa Lahat 1955

6.00

A story about a father's love for his family, making a supreme sacrifice to give them a new lease on life.

1955

The Sea Gypsies

The Sea Gypsies 1957

6.00

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

1957

Singsing na Tanso

Singsing na Tanso 1954

1

A fantasy story about a man who acquires a copper ring that grants three wishes.

1954

Sanga-Sangang Puso

Sanga-Sangang Puso 1957

1

A mother and her four children are alone in a cruel world. Is it the mother's fault if her loved ones go astray after all her sacrifices and concern for their welfare?

1957