Child of Sorrow
Anak Dalita
“Realistic as life!”
Synopsis
A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
PIA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamberto V. Avellana
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf Bayer, T.D. Agcaoili, Estrella Alfon
- Original Score
- Francisco Buencamino Jr.
- Original Title
- Anak Dalita
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- LVN Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamberto V. Avellana
Rolf Bayer, T.D. Agcaoili, Estrella Alfon
Francisco Buencamino Jr.
Mike Accion
Teofilo de Leon, Leandro German, Gregorio Carballo
Narcisa de Leon
Department Leadership Roster
Lamberto V. Avellana
Director
Mike Accion
Director of Photography
Rolf Bayer
Writer
Teofilo de Leon
Editor
Leandro German
Editor
Gregorio Carballo
Editor
Ananias Francisco
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child of Sorrow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Child of Sorrow about?
A war hero forced to participate in a smuggling ring meets a prostitute in the postwar ruins of Manila.
Who directed Child of Sorrow?
Child of Sorrow was directed by Lamberto V. Avellana.
Who stars in Child of Sorrow?
The principal cast of Child of Sorrow includes Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Joseph de Cordova, Vic Silayan, Vic Bacani.
When was Child of Sorrow released and how long is it?
Child of Sorrow was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Child of Sorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Child of Sorrow was composed by Francisco Buencamino Jr..