Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
Synopsis
After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.
Top Cast
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Sheryl Cruz
Julie
Robert Arevalo
Daniel
Ricky Belmonte
Arnaldo
Marita Zobel
Mila
Suzanne Gonzales
Stella
Gretchen Barretto
Giona
Jestoni Alarcon
Rolando
Jovit Moya
William
Romeo Rivera
Raul
Anita Linda
Inay Guila
Estrella Kuenzler
Nana Maria
Dante Castro
Hepe
Tony Gosalvez
as
Elaine Eleazar
as
Guila Alvarez
Young Julie
Ivy Isidoro
Young Giona
Vince Lachenal
Young William
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Pablo Baltazar
- Original Score
- Rey Magtoto
- Original Title
- Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Seiko Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Pablo Baltazar
Rey Magtoto
Pedro Manding Jr.
Efren Jarlego
Robbie Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Lino Brocka
Director
Pablo Baltazar
Screenplay
Robbie Tan
Producer
Efren Jarlego
Editor
Benjie De Guzman
Production Design
Dante Javier
Stunt Coordinator
Pedro Manding Jr.
Director of Photography
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What is Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? about?
After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.
Who directed Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me??
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me??
The principal cast of Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? includes Sheryl Cruz, Robert Arevalo, Ricky Belmonte, Marita Zobel, Suzanne Gonzales.
When was Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? released and how long is it?
Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me? was composed by Rey Magtoto.