In the Navel of the Sea

In the Navel of the Sea

113 mins | Drama | June 24, 1998

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

In the Navel of the Sea

113 mins | Drama | June 24, 1998

In the Navel of the Sea
In a remote fishing island in the 50's, 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.
Producers GMA Films, Film Experts
Original title Sa Pusod ng Dagat
Directors Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Writers Jun Robles Lana

Cast

Jomari Yllana

as Pepito

Rolando Tinio

as Apo

Mia Gutierrez

as Tale

Tanya Gomez

as Minda

Manjo del Mundo

as Mr. Santiago

Ronnie Lazaro

as Berto

Jhong Hilario

as Luis

LJ Moreno

as Sara

Marife Necesito

as Maya's Friend

Nini Jacinto

as Maya