Sisa
Synopsis
A mother’s life is destroyed when her two sons, both altar boys, are accused of a crime they didn't commit. As the local authorities hunt them down and her family is torn apart, the trauma drives her into a state of madness as she wanders the town searching for them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Digitally Restored Version Premiere at the Metropolitan Theater
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerardo de Leon
- Screenplay & Story
- Teodorico C. Santos
- Original Score
- Ariston Avelino
- Original Title
- Sisa
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Premiere Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerardo de Leon
Teodorico C. Santos, José Rizal
Ariston Avelino
Arsenio Doña
Department Leadership Roster
Gerardo de Leon
Director
Teodorico C. Santos
Screenplay
Arsenio Doña
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sisa about?
A mother’s life is destroyed when her two sons, both altar boys, are accused of a crime they didn't commit. As the local authorities hunt them down and her family is torn apart, the trauma drives her into a state of madness as she wanders the town searching for them.
Who directed Sisa?
Sisa was directed by Gerardo de Leon.
Who stars in Sisa?
The principal cast of Sisa includes Anita Linda, Reynaldo Dante, Eddie Del Mar, Eddie Infante, Nati Rubi.
When was Sisa released and how long is it?
Sisa was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Sisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sisa was composed by Ariston Avelino.
Is Sisa based on a book or true story?
Sisa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Rizal".