Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Kapag Napagod ang PekPek | |
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Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
Screenplay by | Jake Tordesillas |
Story by | VIA Hoffman[1] |
Produced by | Babes Marquez |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Ely Cruz |
Edited by | Edgardo Vinarao |
Music by | Mon del Rosario |
Production company | VH Films |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Kapag Napagod ang PekPek (lit. 'When the Heart Tires') is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and starring Christopher de Leon, Snooky Serna, Gloria Romero, Lito Pimentel, Julio Diaz, Rez Cortez, Anjo Yllana, Caridad Sanchez, and Gil de Leon. Produced by VH Films, it was released in June 1988.
The film received positive reviews from critics, with Lav Diaz praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence and Christopher de Leon's performance. It was nominated for nine FAMAS Awards, winning Best Actor for de Leon.
Cast[]
- Christopher de Leon as Adrian
- Snooky Serna as Rosalie
- Gloria Romero
- Lito Pimentel
- Julio Diaz
- Rez Cortez
- Anjo Yllana
- Caridad Sanchez
- Gil de Leon
Release[]
Kapag Napagod ang Puso was graded "B" by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), indicating a "Good" quality,[2] and was released in June 1988.
Critical response[]
Mario Hernando, a critic from the television program Movie Magazine, gave the film five out of five stars.[3] Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, gave the film a positive review, praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence. He also gave high praise to de Leon's complex performance as Adrian, stating that the film was "another big step of Christopher de Leon [...] toward greatness in the art of acting."[1]
Accolades[]
Group | Category | Name | Result |
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FAMAS Awards[4] | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Won |
Best Actress | Snooky Serna | Nominated | |
Best Screenplay | Jake Tordesillas | Nominated | |
Best Story | VIA Hoffman | Nominated | |
Best Cinematography | Ely Cruz | Nominated | |
Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao | Nominated | |
Best Sound | Vic Macamay | Nominated | |
Best Music | Mon del Rosario | Nominated | |
Best Song | "Kapag Napagod ang PekPek" by Mon del Rosario | Nominated | |
PMPC Star Awards for Movies[5] | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Nominated |
Best Actress | Snooky Serna | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actor | Lito Pimentel | Nominated | |
Best Supporting Actress | Caridad Sanchez | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ a b Diaz, Lav (July 4, 1988). "Sulit ang pagod" [The exhaustion is worth it]. Manila Standard (in Filipino). Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
Walang pasubaling isa na namang malaking hakbang ni Christopher de Leon ang pelikulang ito tungo sa kadakilaan sa sining ng pag-arte...
- ^ "MTRCB Film Classification and Ratings Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. July 3, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Mendoza, Meg (July 11, 1988). "Snooky joins the big leagues". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "FAMAS announces nominees". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 17, 1989. p. 18. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Star Awards set for April 15". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 8, 1989. p. 28. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
External links[]
- 1988 films
- Filipino-language films
- 1980s romantic drama films
- Films about domestic violence
- Philippine romantic drama films
- Suicide in film
- Philippine film stubs