In the Navel of the Sea

In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Cast

Jomari Yllana

Pepito

Elizabeth Oropesa

Rosa

Chin Chin Gutierrez

Mrs. Santiago

Jhong Hilario

Luis

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Nini Jacinto

Maya

LJ Moreno

Sara

Pen Medina

Gusting

Tanya Gomez

Minda