Nagbabagang Luha

This article is about the 1988 Filipino film. For the 2021 television series of the same title, see Nagbabagang Luha (TV series).

Nagbabagang Luha
Directed byIshmael Bernal
Screenplay byRaquel Villavicencio
Based onNagbabagang Luha
by Elena M. Patron
Produced by
  • Lily Y. Monteverde
  • Malou N. Santos
Starring
Cinematography
  • Manolo Abaya
  • Eduardo Jacinto
  • Sergio Lobo
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music byWilly Cruz[1]
Production
company
Distributed byRegal Entertainment
Release date
  • July 7, 1988 (1988-07-07)[2][3]
Running time
121 minutes[4]
CountryPhilippines
Languages

Nagbabagang Luha (lit. 'Smoldering Tears') is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a screenplay written by Raquel Villavicencio, adapted from the "komiks serial" of the same name written by Elena M. Patron and serialized under Superstar Komiks.[5] It stars Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez, and Alice Dixson.

Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 7, 1988.

Synopsis

A couple, Alex, a businessman, and Maita get a divorce after eight years of marriage as their marriage turns cold. They both love their only child Yeye, a daughter, greatly and fight for her custody. The custody is given to the mother, but Alex takes her with him to the United States. Maita asks her sister Cielo to pick up her daughter from Alex. The two sisters' plan fails when Alex confesses his true feelings for his sister-in-law and the two fall madly in love. Then Maita goes to get her daughter by herself. Circumstances become more complicated when Alex's mother interferes.

Cast

Home media

Nagbabagang Luha was released on DVD by Regal Home Video in 2008, although it was miscredited to director Mel Chionglo.[8]

Reception

Critical response

Agustin Sotto, writing for Variety International Film Guide, considered the film "overwrought".[9]

Accolades

The film won the awards for Best Supporting Actress (Gloria Romero) and Best Musical Score (Willy Cruz) at the 1989 FAMAS Awards.[10][1]

Remake

A television remake by GMA Network was broadcast in 2021, starring Glaiza de Castro, Rayver Cruz, Mike Tan, and Claire Castro.

References

  1. ^ a b Carunungan, M. (1994). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine Music. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 307. ISBN 971-8546-23-5. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  2. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 6, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2020. Ali Mall-1.............Deadly Illusion
  3. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications Inc. July 7, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved June 5, 2020. Ali Mall-1..........Nagbabagang Luha
  4. ^ "Nagbabagang Luha". Apple TV. Apple Inc. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  5. ^ "Patron, Elena M." Panitikan.ph. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  6. ^ SPOT.ph (May 15, 2013). "SPOT.ph's Top 10 Fictional Love Triangles". SPOT.ph. Summit Media. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  7. ^ Azcuna, Ma. Asuncion; Mangahas, Fe, eds. (1989). "Bumabahang Luha". Sarilaya: Women in Arts & Media. Institute of Women's Studies, St. Scholastica's College. p. 179. ISBN 971-8605-01-0. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Nagbabagang Luha. OCLC 276358789.
  9. ^ Sotto, Agustin (1989). "Philippines". In Cowie, Peter (ed.). Variety International Film Guide. Bedford Gardens, London: The Tantivy Press, Ltd. p. 280. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Lo, Ricky (January 13, 2019). "As Glorious as Ever". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 5, 2020.