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The Flor Contemplacion Story

Seen it?

1995 | 120 min | Drama, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Just Mercy or In Cold Blood, start here.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

The story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film that operates on various personal, social, and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    20 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joel Lamangan

  • Nora AunorFlor Contemplacion
  • Julio DíazEfren Contemplacion
  • Jaclyn JoseNeneng
  • Vina MoralesRussel Contemplacion
  • Ian de LeonXandrex Contemplacion
  • Caridad SanchezEfren's mother
  • Amy AustriaDelia Maga
  • Rita AvilaEvangeline Parale / Virginia Parumog
  • Tony MabesaRoberto Romulo
  • Kristine GarciaBalmonte