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Malvarosa (1958)

Malvarosa (1958)

Drama
Release Date: 1958, May 19
Directors: Gregorio Fernandez
Countries: Philippines
Production: LVN Pictures, LVN Pictures
Cast: Perla Bautista, Charito Solis, Vic Diaz, Caridad Sanchez, Eddie Rodriguez, Carlos Padilla Jr., Vic Silayan, Priscilla Ramirez, Johnny Reyes, Linda Roxas, Rebecca Del Rio, Rey Ruiz

Overview:

A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

Keywords:

based on comic black and white philippines family problems