Ikaw Ay Akin
Ikaw Ay Akin is a 1978 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal, about a man's guilt over his affair with another woman that hurt the feelings of his long time girlfriend. It starred Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, and Christopher de Leon in leading roles, and also had pre-stardom actors in minor roles, like Rene Requiestas and Sandy Andolong, who would later become de Leon's wife.[1][2][3][4]
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| Directed by | Ishmael Bernal |
| Screenplay by | Jose N. Carreon |
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| Music by | Vanishing Tribe |
| Cinematography | Sergio Lobo |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
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| Distributed by | Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions [lower-alpha 1] |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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The film is now digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Archives through the facilities of Central Digital Lab in Makati City.
Plot
Horticulturist Teresita (Nora Aunor) and Rex (Christopher De Leon), a sky diving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been sweethearts for five years. When at a business meeting, Rex meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra (Vilma Santos), an artist who needs tranquilizers for her nerves. She is obviously smitten with Rex and starts going after him at his work, at home, and at his jump site until they have an affair. With the perceptive Teresita immediately sensing this and Sandra feeling guilty, Rex is unsettled by his conflicting feelings for the two.[5]
Cast
- Nora Aunor as Teresita 'Tere' Valdez
- Vilma Santos as Sandra Aragon
- Christopher de Leon as Rex Aguilar
- Nick Romano
- Ellen Esguerra
- Zandro Zamora
- Odette Khan
- Ven Medina
- Ernie Zarate
- Angel Confiado
- Renato Requiestas
- Ricky Rivero
- Ogie Sanchez
- Eddie Recto
- Joey Sison
- Cris Vertido
- Anton Juan
- Catherine Santos
- Charmie Benavidez
- Philippine Air Force Sky Diving Team
- Col. Apolonio de Jesus Jr.
- Maj. Ed Calvo
- Aida Carmona
- Estrella Antonio
- Edgar Zabala
- William Tan
- Helen Plata
- Louella Albornoz
- Butch Borromeo
- Ricky Alvendia
- Ernie Plata
- Evelyn Vargas
- Sandy Andolong
Release
The film was first released on December 8, 1978, sixteen days before the 1978 Metro Manila Film Festival.
The restored version was premiered on November 14, 2015 as part of the 2015 Cinema One Originals. The premiere was attended by the family of Ishmael Bernal; film screenwriter Jose Carreon; Mon Confiado (representing his late father), actor Junjun Quintana; one of the film's cast members Evelyn Vargas-Knaebel; former actress Cecille Castillo; vice head of the National Committee on Cinema, Teddy Co; Ricky Orellana, head of Mowelfund Audiovisual Archives; writers Mario A. Hernando and Raquel Villavicencio; and director Joyce Bernal. Myx VJ, Ai dela Cruz hosted the premiere event.[6]
Notes
- The film's ownership rights is currently controlled by ABS-CBN Corporation.
References
- "BusinessWorld - Portrait of a threesome as a Socialist manifesto". BusinessWorld. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- "Abante-Tonite Online - Showbiz". Abante Tonite. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- "PEP: Boyet de Leon on showbiz, politics, family, and ex-wife Nora". GMA News. 14 June 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- "Cinema One screens Ishmael Bernal film". ABS-CBN News. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- "iTunes: Ikaw Ay Akin (You Are Mine)". iTunes. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- "Ikaw Ay Akin - Gala Premiere". Facebook. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2020.