Tuesday, June 11, 2013

HIWALAY (1981)


Basic Information: Directed: Romy Suzara; Story: Tom Adrales; Screenplay: Haydee Castillo; Cast: Vilma Santos, Dindo Fernando, Eddie Rodriguez, Celia Rodriguez, Anita Linda; Production Co.: Cinex Films, Inc.; Producer: Pio C. Lee; Executive Producer: Conrado C. Puzon; Release Date: 30 October 1981

Plot Description: The story of an unhappy wife who finds temporary fulfillment with a lover. The illness and subsequent recovery of her daughter cause her to seek reconciliation with her husband.

Film Achievement: 1981 FAMAS Best Screenplay – Heidi Castillo. One of ten films with Vilma Santos (Nakakahiya, Hindi Nakakahiya, Simula ng Walang Katapusan, Halik sa Paa Halik sa Kamay, Hiwalay, Mga Mata ni Angelita, Kay Tagal ng Umaga, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, Kasalanan Kaya?, Sino ang may Karapatan?). And one of seven films with Vilma Santos (Langis at Tubig, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan, Baby Tsina, Karma, Langis At Tubig, Hiwalay, T-Bird At Ako). – RV (READ MORE)

Hiwalay was ranked 4th on Longest Tagalog-Language Drama Feature Films at 138 minutes (1. Sponsor (2011) 160 mins; 2. Red Diaries (2001) 156 mins; 3. Andrea, paano ba ang maging isang ina? (1990) 155 mins.)

Film Reviews: “…Dindo Fernando was born Jose Tacorda Chua Surban on Nov 19, 1940. He became one of the most popular dramatic actor in the Philippines. He was famous as the father of famous TV soup character, Flor De Luna played by Janice De Belen in the 80s. He started at Sampaguita Pictures opposite Nida Blanca in 60s and later branched out into commercial drama actor in the 70s and 80s. His famous movie with Vilma was Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan and Langis At Tubig. Total Number of films with Vilma Santos – 7 (Langis at Tubig, Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan, Baby Tsina, Karma, Langis At Tubig, Hiwalay, T-Bird At Ako)…” – RV (READ MORE)

“…Dagdag pa ni Vilma, “Pero isa rin sa pinakapaborito ko is Dindo Fernando. Si Dindo, na yumao noong 1987, ay nakapareha ni Vilma sa mga pelikulang gaya ng Langis at Tubig (1980), Hiwalay (1981), T-Bird At Ako (1982), Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan (1982), Baby Tsina (1984), at Muling Buksan Ang Puso (1985)…” – Rico Jr (READ MORE)

“…One of the greatest dramatic actors of Philippine cinema, he starred in such classics directed by Gregorio Fernandez as Kundiman ng Lahi, Luksang Tagumpay and Malvarosa with Charito Solis, Rebecca del Rio and Vic Silayan for LVN Pictures, Inc…His real name was Luis Enriquez from Zamboanga City (FAP). Eddie Rodriguez who was once played father to Vilma Santos in Vilma’s child star years later became her leading man in smash hits Nakakahiya and the sequel Hindi Nakakahiya. Total Number of films with Vilma Santos: 10 (Nakakahiya, Hindi Nakakahiya, Simula ng Walang Katapusan, Halik sa Paa Halik sa Kamay, Hiwalay, Mga Mata ni Angelita, Kay Tagal ng Umaga, Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, Kasalanan Kaya?, Sino ang may Karapatan?).” – RV (READ MORE)

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