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Blessings of the Land
7.5 / 10• 1959• 1h 51m•NR• Filipino
DramaCrimeFamily
Storyline
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
Cast & Crew
Rosa Rosal
Maria
Lead
Tony Santos
Jose
Leroy Salvador
Miguel
CA
Carmencita Abad
Gloria
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Arturo
Marita Zobel
Angelita
Joseph de Cordova
Bruno
Mila Ocampo
Choleng
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Manuel Silos's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Blessings of the Land is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
