Blessings of the Land (1959)
1h 51m
Running Time
December 15, 1959Release Date
Blessings of the Land (1959)
1h 51m
Running Time
December 15, 1959Release Date
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Plot.
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
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Cast & Crew.
Rosa Rosal
Maria
Tony Santos
Jose
Leroy Salvador
Miguel
Carlos Padilla Jr.
Arturo
Carmencita Abad
Gloria
Marita Zobel
Angelita
Manuel Silos
Director
Celso Al. Carunungan
Writer
Media.
Details.
Release DateDecember 15, 1959
Original NameBiyaya ng Lupa
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 51m
Genres
Wiki.
Blessings of the Land (Filipino: Biyaya ng Lupa) is a 1959 Filipino drama film directed by Manuel Silos. It was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival. The film won Best Picture and Best Story from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. In 1960, it was shown at the Asian Film Festival held in Tokyo. The story was written by Celso Al. Carunungan, while the screenplay was written by Carunungan together with Pablo Naval. The movie was produced by LVN Pictures.The film is a melodrama about the life of a Filipino couple residing in a village. The couple's deaf-mute son, Miguel, is tested and "must rise above his handicap" after the tragedies experienced by the family.