Himala
Synopsis
When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
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HIMALA Trailer (Restored Version)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-29
Top Cast
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Nora Aunor
Elsa
Spanky Manikan
Orly
Vangie Labalan
Saling
Gigi Dueñas
Nimia
Laura Centeno
Chayong
Pen Medina
Pilo
Ama Quiambao
Sepa
Joel Lamangan
Priest
Cris Daluz
Igme
Veronica Palileo
Mrs. Alba
Ray Ventura
Bino
Ben Almeda
Baldo
Aura Mijares
Mrs. Gonzales
Tony Angeles
Chief of Police
Joe Gruta
Mayor
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil
Cabaret Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$68K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$684K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10x
+$616K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishmael Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Lee
- Original Score
- Winston Raval
- Original Title
- Himala
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $68K
- Worldwide Gross
- $684K
- Production Studios
- Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishmael Bernal
Ricky Lee
Winston Raval
Sergio Lobo
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Charo Santos, Bibsy M. Carballo
Department Leadership Roster
Ishmael Bernal
Director
Sergio Lobo
Director of Photography
Winston Raval
Original Music Composer
Ike Jarlego Jr.
Editor
Raquel Villavicencio
Production Design
Ricky Lee
Writer
Bibsy M. Carballo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Himala
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Himala about?
When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.
Who directed Himala?
Himala was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Who stars in Himala?
The principal cast of Himala includes Nora Aunor, Spanky Manikan, Vangie Labalan, Gigi Dueñas, Laura Centeno.
When was Himala released and how long is it?
Himala was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Himala?
Himala had a reported production budget of $68K and grossed $684K at the worldwide box office (10 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Himala?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Himala was composed by Winston Raval.