Cain and Abel (1982): Cast & Plot
Cain and Abel is a 1982 drama thriller directed by Lino Brocka, starring Mona Lisa as Señora Pina, Christopher De Leon and Carmi Martin. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Cine Suerte
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cain and Abel About?
The premise of Cain and Abel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in contemporary times, the film retells the biblical story of Cain and Abel through a conflicted family. The determined matriarch Señora Pina openly prefers her younger son Ellis, while she holds the older brother Lorenzo responsible for their father's death, fueling rivalry and psychological tension within the household.
Cain and Abel Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- legend
- son
- sibling rivalry
- mother
- brother versus brother
- grief
- martyr
- death of girlfriend
- revenge
- domineering mother
- murder
- rape
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- pregnant woman
- jeepney
- death of wife
- pregnancy
- bully
- coward
- cabaret
- land
- inheritance
- quarrel
- piano
- magic
- dinner
- shy
- alarm clock
- grandmother
- favorite son
- last will and testament
- carabao
- farmlands
- tractor
- big house
- termite
- jealousy
- favoritism
- mirror
- baby
- maid
- drunk
- strict mother
- mother son relationship
- housemaid
- based on the bible
- death of mother
Cain and Abel Cast & Characters
Mona Lisa leads the cast as Señora Pina, with Christopher De Leon as Ellis and Carmi Martin as Cita. Directed by Lino Brocka; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lino Brocka
- Mona Lisa as Señora Pina
- Christopher De Leon as Ellis
- Carmi Martin as Cita
- Phillip Salvador as Lorenz
Also Starring in Cain and Abel
· 22 more- Ruel Vernal Jumbo
- Joe Jardi Tikboy
- Dante Balois Dante
- Venchito Galvez Pilo
- Bey Vito Robert's Goons
- Baby Delgado Becky
- Cecille Castillo Rina
- Naty Mallares Lola Upe
- Greg Sta. Inez Celso
- Fred Capulong
- Ryan Soler Jimboy
- Michael Sandico Robert
- Edmund Cupcupin Sgt. Jacinto (uncredited)
- SOS Daredevils
- Roger Moring
- Tonio Guiterrez Robert's Goons
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- Jumbo Salvador Lolit
- James Acuesta Alvarez
- Baby Shanny Rina's Baby
- Jonathan Romulo
- Eddie Ortega
- Grace Torres
More from Lino Brocka
More films directed by Lino Brocka: A Plea to God, Biktima, All Be Damned and Dirty Affair.
Cain and Abel Plot Summary
What happens in Cain and Abel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lorenzo and Ellis anchor a tense family drama about loyalty, land, and the fragile ties that bind a rural household, presided over by their mother, Senyora Pina. The story unfolds around a household where money, power, and affection collide, revealing how each member’s choices ripple through the plantation’s future.
Full summary
The whole story of Cain and Abel, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cain and Abel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays Lorenzo, the restless brother pushing for change on the family plantation?
Cain and Abel Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “카인과 아벨” and “Cain et Abel”.
- Also known as
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- 카인과 아벨
- Cain et Abel
- 该隐与亚伯
- Caim e Abel
- カインとアベル
- 該隱與亞伯
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mark of Cain, Young Cain and The Clan.
Cain and Abel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cain and Abel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cain and Abel?
Cain and Abel runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Cain and Abel released?
Cain and Abel was released on September 18, 1982.
Who directed Cain and Abel?
Cain and Abel was directed by Lino Brocka.
More films by Lino Brocka Who is in the cast of Cain and Abel?
Cain and Abel stars Mona Lisa as Señora Pina, Christopher De Leon as Ellis and Carmi Martin as Cita, among 26 credited actors.
Does Cain and Abel have a post-credit scene?
No. Cain and Abel has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cain and Abel in?
The original language of Cain and Abel is Tagalog.
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