Adela (2009): Ratings & Plot
Adela is a 2009 drama directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Visit Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Adela About?
The premise of Adela without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Adela, a woman worn by years of struggle, finds comfort and familiarity within the garbage dump she considers her home. Surrounded by discarded items, she is flooded with memories, prompting reflection on a life shaped by loss and hardship. The landscape of forgotten dreams and discarded hopes serves as a poignant backdrop to her introspective journey.
Adela Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- birthday
- slum
- beach
- sunset
- bridge
- boat
- mangrove
- virgin mary statue
- wedding ring
- missing wedding ring
- karaoke
- breast feeding
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- sweeping floor
- cemetery
- religious statue
- snatcher
- church
- umbrella
- junk shop
- toothbrush
- manicurist
- manicure
- voice actress
- radio actress
- ironing clothes
- birdcage
- loneliness
- has been actress
- politician
- radio drama
- radio
- walking sequence
- one day timespan
- pedicab
- umbilical cord
- giving birth
- garbage
- garbage truck
- watchtower
- watchman
- rally
- morning
- airplane
- highway
- trash
- dump site
- traffic
- character name in title
The Director of Adela
Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr..
- Director Adolfo Alix Jr.
Adela Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Adela 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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TMDB 72% User score
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Adela Plot Summary
What happens in Adela from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mercy, [Angeli Bayani], is heavily pregnant when she returns home to find her live-in partner PJ, [Jason Abalos], sleeping with his mistress, [Cyra de la Cerna]. The confrontation sets off a day steeped in tension as she contends with the shock while her body grows more tired, and she ends up laboring with the help of Aling Adela, a former midwife who becomes a quiet beacon in the chaos.
Full summary
The whole story of Adela, scene by scene
Adela Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Adela.
How Well Do You Know Adela?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which milestone birthday does Adela celebrate in the film?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Adan, Adelaide and One Night with Adela.
Adela FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Adela, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Adela?
Adela runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Adela released?
Adela was released on October 14, 2009.
Who directed Adela?
Adela was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr.
More films by Adolfo Alix Jr. How is Adela rated?
Adela has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Adela have a post-credit scene?
No. Adela has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Adela in?
The original language of Adela is Tagalog.
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