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71% Critic Match
Cain and Abel
“Two brothers, both consumed by ANGER.”
7.1 / 10• 1982• 1h 51m•NR• Filipino
CrimeDramaAction
Storyline
A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel, the strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.
Cast & Crew
Christopher de Leon
Ellis
Lead
Phillip Salvador
Lorenz
Carmi Martin
Cita
Mona Lisa
Señora Pina
CC
Cecille Castillo
Rina
BD
Baby Delgado
Becky
Ruel Vernal
Jumbo
MS
Michael Sandico
Robert
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lino Brocka's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Cain and Abel is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
