The Rapture of Fe

The Rapture of Fe

78 mins | Drama | Oct. 9, 2009

In this metaphoric story of violence and resilience from director Alvin Yapan, Fe (Irma Adlawan) returns home to the Philippines after several years of working overseas, her job a victim of global economic shifts. Fe is initially greeted with affection by her husband Dante (Nonie Buencamino), but he has a long history of domestic violence fueled by rage and long-term impotence, and Fe quickly discovers her time away has not changed him. Dante works in a factory making baskets, and Fe soon joins him there; she becomes the lover of Arturo (T.J. Trinidad), the man who manages the basket company, but while Arturo treats her well, he's still under the thumb of his father who owns the factory. Meanwhile, an unknown admirer sends her parcels of strange black fruit on a regular basis. Torn between two men who cannot give her what she needs and wants, Fe's frustration leads to take desperate steps to establish her independence.

The Rapture of Fe

78 mins | Drama | Oct. 9, 2009

The Rapture of Fe
In this metaphoric story of violence and resilience from director Alvin Yapan, Fe (Irma Adlawan) returns home to the Philippines after several years of working overseas, her job a victim of global economic shifts. Fe is initially greeted with affection by her husband Dante (Nonie Buencamino), but he has a long history of domestic violence fueled by rage and long-term impotence, and Fe quickly discovers her time away has not changed him. Dante works in a factory making baskets, and Fe soon joins him there; she becomes the lover of Arturo (T.J. Trinidad), the man who manages the basket company, but while Arturo treats her well, he's still under the thumb of his father who owns the factory. Meanwhile, an unknown admirer sends her parcels of strange black fruit on a regular basis. Torn between two men who cannot give her what she needs and wants, Fe's frustration leads to take desperate steps to establish her independence.
Producers Cinemalaya Foundation, Vim Yapan/Alem Chua Productions, Women's Crisis Center
Original title Ang Panggagahasa Kay Fe
Directors Ariel Diccion, Shandii Bacolod, Alvin B. Yapan
Writers Alvin B. Yapan

Cast

Irma Adlawan

as Fe

TJ Trinidad

as Arturo

Nonie Buencamino

as Dante

Meeyo Candelaria

as Nestor

Joel Molina

as Kapre

Jerry Respeto

as Mang Robert

Morny de Guzman

as Mang Lito

Fonz Deza

as Priest

Jessica Junio

as Albularyo

Paolo Sanz

as Boy