Sa bawat latay kahit aso’y nag-iiba. Sa unang latay siya’y magtataka. Sa ikalawa, siya’y mag-iisip. Sa ikatlo, siya’y magtatanda. Sa ika-apat, humanda ka!|Jul. 16, 1975|Philippines|127 Min.|TV-14
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Romance
Description: “Manila in the Claws of Light,” released in 1975, tells the story of Júlio Madiaga, a young man from the rural island of Marinduque, who arrives in Manila in the 1970s. Struggling to adapt to city life, Júlio takes on a construction job to survive but soon faces the brutal realities of urban hardship. He befriends a co-worker, Atong, who shares his struggles and offers advice on navigating the challenges of the city. Júlio’s journey takes a turn when he encounters a mysterious woman who reminds him of Mrs. Cruz, the person responsible for bringing his childhood sweetheart, Ligaya, to Manila. As Júlio investigates further, he uncovers the shocking truth that Ligaya was brought to the capital for prostitution. Despite their emotional reunion and plans to return to Marinduque together with her baby, Ligaya fails to meet him as agreed, leaving their future uncertain. The film explores themes of survival, exploitation, and the harsh contrasts between rural innocence and urban corruption.
Cast director: Lino Brocka
Cast actor: Hilda Koronel, Bembol Roco, Lou Salvador Jr., Tommy Abuel, Jojo Abella, Lily Gamboa Mendoza, Joonee Gamboa, Pio De Castro III, Joe Jardi, Spanky Manikan
Original name: Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag