Working as a construction worker and living in hard conditions, Julio struggles to survive in the dark and foreboding city.
The protagonist of the story is 21-year-old probinsyano Julio Madiaga (Bembol Roco) who goes to Manila to search for his love, Ligaya Paraiso (Hilda Koronel). Lino Brocka was approached by producer Mike de Leon to direct Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.’s adaptation of Reyes’ novel. Reyes’ novel, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag, was originally serialized in Liwayway magazine from 1966 to 1967. Since this seems to be an emerging trend in the local film industry, let’s take a look at notable book-to-film adaptations in Philippine cinema.Įdgardo M. Yet another Wattpad story-turned-movie is Talk Back and You’re Dead, which will pair James Reid and Nadine Lustre anew after starring in Diary ng Panget.
Meanwhile, Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla are set to star in the film adaptation of Bianca Bernardino’s romance novel She’s Dating the Gangster, which is expected to open in cinemas by July 16.Įnchong Dee and Erich Gonzales will also topbill the movie adaptation of the book Once A Princess, which is considered one of the bestselling Precious Hearts Romances (PHR) titles. Recently, Viva Films adapted Bob Ong’s ABNKKBSNPLAko?! and Diary ng Panget (originally published on the online literary site Wattpad) for the big screen. Some of the most critically acclaimed Pinoy films have been based on novels. Producers of Filipino movies have also turned to local bestsellers to find a source of material for stories. From The Great Gatsby to The Hunger Games, classical literature and popular novels have been a source of inspiration for Hollywood movies.
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