Wild Flower
Ligaw na Bulaklak
“Forbidden flower that seduces. If I should pluck you, forgive me.”
Synopsis
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 principal. An aging gardener takes her in to try to protect her from the harsh world, though secretly, he too lusts after the young girl, in spite of his impotence cause by the war. She goes to school, where morality and empty platitudes are mouthed, but the attempts at life's lessons are foiled by the realities of the cabaret world. While the school and the gardener try to protect her innocence, the young girl is lured by the temptation of the worldly cabaret, and her womanhood is awakened.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ishmael Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgardo Reyes
- Original Score
- Ernani Cuenco
- Original Title
- Ligaw na Bulaklak
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Crown Seven Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ishmael Bernal
Edgardo Reyes
Ernani Cuenco
Edgardo Vinarao
Jesse Ejercito
Department Leadership Roster
Ishmael Bernal
Director
Betty Gosiengfiao
Production Design
Edgardo Vinarao
Editor
Jesse Ejercito
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Flower
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What is Wild Flower about?
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 principal. An aging gardener takes her in to try to protect her from the harsh world, though secretly, he too lusts after the young girl, in spite of his impotence cause by the war. She goes to school, where morality and empty platitudes are mouthed, but the attempts at life's lessons are foiled by the realities of the cabaret world. While the school and the gardener try to protect her innocence, the young girl is lured by the temptation of the worldly cabaret, and her womanhood is awakened.
Who directed Wild Flower?
Wild Flower was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Who stars in Wild Flower?
The principal cast of Wild Flower includes Alma Moreno, Vic Silayan, Charina Alonzo, Anita Linda, Marissa Delgado.
When was Wild Flower released and how long is it?
Wild Flower was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Flower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Flower was composed by Ernani Cuenco.