Ishmael Bernal Movies

When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their...

An anthology of three violent stories: 'Baso' talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of...

A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.

A scheme of two sisters fell through when the one falls for the other's estranged husband.

A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest...

The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are...

Ferry owner Benjamin has a regular passenger, Chedeng, who is studying to become a midwife. Chedeng has a friend and neighbour, Maria, and without...

A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.

Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.

Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.

Follows a group of young adults as they navigate life after college.

Women cope with various problems while earning a living in the city.

A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.

It is a story of Angeli (Maricel Soriano), an orphan girl raised by a wealthy widower, Diony (Eddie Garcia). Angeli's hardships as a child left her...

In a time in the Philippines when the concept of divorce does not exist, a young woman has an affair with a married man. Eventually, they move in...

Amy must choose between two men, Vic, her ex-husband who suddenly disappeared, or William, her present husband who can provide everything she needs.

A girl is torn between two lovers: the one she loves, and the one she cannot resist.

An innocent young woman who sells flowers in a small-town cabaret frequented by down-and-out prostitutes is lusted after by the son of a school...

This drama offers a rare chance to compare the styles of two major Filipino filmmakers. The first episode is about a chance encounter between a...

A provincial son who just finished law school embarked on becoming a successful man, even if it means leaving behind his former life and seducing a...