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Ina, Kapatid, Anak (mother, Sister, Daughter) (2006)

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Starring: Charito Solis, Lolita Rodriquez, Rio Locsin
Directed by: Lino Brocka
Genre: Classics
Language: Filipino
Special Feature: English Subtitle
Rating: Unrated

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Synopsis

Mother, Sister, Daughter tells the story of half-sisters competing for the love of men. Emilia, played by Charito Solis, seeks the love that her father shows to the more favored daughter, Pura. Played by Lolita Rodriguez, Pura is after the attention of a man seduced by Emilia into marriage to spite her.

Both women cannot admit their inability to control the love of the men they long for. Their bitter rivalry escalates; and despite their other accomplishments, they focus on the very frustrations they seem to unable to live without. As a consequence, they grow cold and distant with one another, making their lives even more miserable.

Mather, Sister, Daughter is a classic study of Filipino acting. It features two actresses employing two completely contrasting styles of developing the characters they portray. Charito Solis take on Ermilia is the prime model of the melodramatic Filipino actor, using very theatrical and embellished techniques to give life to her character. On the other hand, Lolita Rodriguez's tackling of Pura is restrained and allows emotion to trickle through small but loaded mannerisms which is seldom seen in Philippine cinema. Complemented by an equally powerful ensemble, National Artist Lino Brocka orchestrates these two opposing acting styles into a coherent and powerful film about women trying to find happiness within the feudal and patriarchal relations that have become their lives.

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