Itim (1976): Cast & Plot
Itim is a 1976 drama thriller directed by Mike de Leon, starring Susan Valdez-LeGoff as Rosa, Charo Santos-Concio and Tommy Abuel. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Mike de Leon
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Cinema Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Itim About?
The premise of Itim without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Returning to his family’s provincial home, the young protagonist becomes entangled with a mysterious woman. As their relationship deepens, she is overtaken by the restless spirit of her missing sister. The possession forces hidden memories to surface, ultimately exposing the tragic truth behind the sister’s unresolved disappearance.
Itim Themes & Keywords
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- photographer
- woman
- young
- man
- truth
- passion
- black dress
- nikon camera
- opening a window
- smoking
- big windows
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- good friday
- old mansion
- holy week
- 1970s
- volkswagen
- seance
- spiritualist
- possession
- spirit
- abortion
- color in title
- one word title
- demonic possession
Itim Cast & Characters
Susan Valdez-LeGoff leads the cast as Rosa, with Charo Santos-Concio as Teresa and Tommy Abuel as Jun. Directed by Mike de Leon; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mike de Leon
- Susan Valdez-LeGoff as Rosa
- Charo Santos-Concio as Teresa
- Tommy Abuel as Jun
- Mario Montenegro as Dr. Torres
Also Starring in Itim
· 3 more- Mona Lisa Aling Pining
- Moody Diaz Aling Bebeng
- Sarah K. Joaquin Aling Angelina
More from Mike de Leon
More films directed by Mike de Leon: Swamp Patch, Bayaning 3rd World, Aliwan Paradise and Bilanggo Sa Dilim.
Itim Plot Summary
What happens in Itim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a séance, an espiritista (medium) declares that Rosa, a missing Catholic nun, is dead. Her younger sister, Teresa, grows uneasy as their mother begs the espiritista to speak to Rosa. The spirit instructs them to wait for Good Friday, establishing a spectral undertone that threads through the days ahead.
Meanwhile, Jun, a young photographer from Manila, travels to San Ildefonso to visit his father, Dr. Torres, who cannot walk or speak. It is Holy Week, and Jun is there to document the town’s Lenten rituals for the Manila-based magazine he contributes to. The atmosphere of devotion and sorrow frames his stay as he observes people in prayer, in processions, and in quiet acts of penance, capturing moments that feel both intimate and solemn.
Full summary
The whole story of Itim, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Itim?
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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What is Jun's profession?
Itim Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Rites of May” and “Les rites de mai”.
- Also known as
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- The Rites of May
- Les rites de mai
- 五月之祭
- 암흑
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Itim FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Itim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Itim?
Itim runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Itim released?
Itim was released in 1976.
Who directed Itim?
Itim was directed by Mike de Leon.
More films by Mike de Leon Who is in the cast of Itim?
Itim stars Susan Valdez-LeGoff as Rosa, Charo Santos-Concio as Teresa and Tommy Abuel as Jun, among 7 credited actors.
Does Itim have a post-credit scene?
No. Itim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Itim in?
The original language of Itim is Tagalog.
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