Why Is the Sky Blue?
Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
“Almost a love story.”
Synopsis
After financial struggles force her family to relocate, Babette is relegated to being their domestic maid. Next door, a single mother struggles to care for her mentally challenged adult son, Bobby. Babette agrees to look after Bobby when his mother is away. As they spend time together, her initial pity turns into a deep emotional bond, but their connection triggers immediate hostility from her family and the community.
Top Cast
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Nora Aunor
Babette
Dennis Roldan
Bobby
Alicia Alonzo
Cora
Anita Linda
Sofia
Metring David
Luring
Mario Escudero
Nardo
Raquel Monteza
Lory
Jay Ilagan
Mike
Carpi Asturias
Mr. Jesus
Rene Hawkins
Domeng
Mely Mallari
Marta
Len Santos
Dading
John Portugal
Dido
Arlene Abuid
Lulu
Gamay Arkoncel
Rosy
Estela De Leon
Rape Victim
Domingo Landicho
Victim's Father
Josie Tagle
Domeng's Mistress
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario O'Hara
- Screenplay & Story
- Mario O'Hara, Lydia Collantes Villegas
- Original Score
- Cecile Azarcon, Amado Triviño
- Original Title
- Bakit Bughaw ang Langit?
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Four Seasons Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario O'Hara
Mario O'Hara, Lydia Collantes Villegas
Cecile Azarcon, Amado Triviño
Efren Jarlego
Peter L. Gan
Department Leadership Roster
Mario O'Hara
Screenplay
Mario O'Hara
Director
Lydia Collantes Villegas
Screenplay
Efren Jarlego
Editor
Amado Triviño
Original Music Composer
Peter L. Gan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Is the Sky Blue?
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What is Why Is the Sky Blue? about?
After financial struggles force her family to relocate, Babette is relegated to being their domestic maid. Next door, a single mother struggles to care for her mentally challenged adult son, Bobby. Babette agrees to look after Bobby when his mother is away. As they spend time together, her initial pity turns into a deep emotional bond, but their connection triggers immediate hostility from her family and the community.
Who directed Why Is the Sky Blue??
Why Is the Sky Blue? was directed by Mario O'Hara.
Who stars in Why Is the Sky Blue??
The principal cast of Why Is the Sky Blue? includes Nora Aunor, Dennis Roldan, Alicia Alonzo, Anita Linda, Metring David.
When was Why Is the Sky Blue? released and how long is it?
Why Is the Sky Blue? was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Is the Sky Blue??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Is the Sky Blue? was composed by Cecile Azarcon, Amado Triviño.