In the Navel of the Sea(1998)
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In the Navel of the Sea Synopsis
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
In the Navel of the Sea (1998) is a drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, released on June 24, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez and Jhong Hilario. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Writers:
- Jun Robles Lana
- Production:
- Film Experts, GMA Pictures
- Status:
- Released
In the Navel of the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jomari Yllana
as Pepito
Elizabeth Oropesa
as Rosa
Chin-Chin Gutierrez
as Mrs. Santiago
Jhong Hilario
as Luis
- Nini Jacinto
Nini Jacinto
as Maya
LJ Moreno
as Sara
Pen Medina
as Gusting
Tanya Gomez
as Minda
Rolando Tinio
as Apo
Mia Gutierrez
as Tale
Manjo del Mundo
as Mr. Santiago
Ronnie Lazaro
as Berto
Key crew
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, written by Jun Robles Lana.
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In the Navel of the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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In the Navel of the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in In the Navel of the Sea?
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The main cast of In the Navel of the Sea (1998) includes Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Jhong Hilario and Nini Jacinto. The film was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Navel of the Sea released?
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In the Navel of the Sea was released on June 24, 1998 and runs for 1h 53m.
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In the Navel of the Sea (1998) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.