In the Navel of the Sea
In a remote fishing island in the 50's, 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.
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In the Navel of the Sea
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 24, 1998
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
Drama
User Score
45%
Original Title
Sa Pusod ng Dagat
Production Companies
Film Experts, GMA Pictures
Director
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Description
In a remote fishing island in the 50's, 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.