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.

Country:

Philippines

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

113 minutes

Year:

1998

Director:

Marilou Diaz-Abaya

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Company:

Film Experts,

GMA Pictures

Cast:

Pepito

Rosa

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Crew:

Director

Screenplay

Editor

Sound

Cinematography