Drama · Philippines · 1980 · 1h 53m

Brutal

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Director
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Cast
Amy Austria as Monica Gina Alajar as Cynthia Charo Santos as Clara Jay Ilagan as Tato Perla Bautista as Aling Charing Joonee Gamboa as Defense Attorney
Crew
Manolo R. Abaya — Director of Photography Manolo R. Abaya — Editor Marc Tarnate — Editor George Canseco — Original Music Composer Ricardo Lee — Writer Jesse Ejercito — Producer
Tagline

They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.

Synopsis

A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.

Mood & Themes
philippinesmurderdomestic abusewoman directoruncover the truth
Key Collaborators
Marilou Diaz-Abaya Director Manolo R. Abaya Director of Photography Manolo R. Abaya Editor Marc Tarnate Editor George Canseco Original Music Composer Ricardo Lee Writer Jesse Ejercito Producer Don Escudero Production Design
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