Of the Flesh (1983): Cast
Of the Flesh is a 1983 drama horror film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, starring Phillip Salvador as Narcing, Cecille Castillo and Joel Torre. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Cine Suerte
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Of the Flesh About?
The premise of Of the Flesh without spoilers.
In the 1930s, Narcing returns to his native village of Mulawin with his wife Puring, unwittingly unleashing a chain of violent and intimate betrayals. Their arrival triggers a parricide, infidelities, deep betrayals, and an aching sense of guilt that ultimately forces the characters toward a reluctant redemption.
Of the Flesh Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- incest
- incest child
- dead people
- suicide
- fistfight
- patricide
- infanticide
- rape
- incestuous rape
- storyteller
- dead ringer
- one word title
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- domineering father
- based on magazine story
- 1930s
- family relationships
- based on true story
Of the Flesh Cast & Characters
Phillip Salvador leads the cast as Narcing, with Cecille Castillo as Puring and Joel Torre as Goryo. Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Phillip Salvador as Narcing
- Cecille Castillo as Puring
- Joel Torre as Goryo
- Vangie Labalan as Rosing
Also Starring in Of the Flesh
· 9 more- Joonee Gamboa Pekto
- Pen Medina Menardo
- Charito Solis Storyteller
- Vic Silayan Gusting
- Rustica Carpio Talia
- Rolando Tinio Bino
- Gil de Leon Padre Julian
- Grace Amilbangsa Doray
- Ella Luansing Suling
Of the Flesh Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “カルナル: 愛の不条理” and “Karunaru: Ai no fujōri”.
- Also known as
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- カルナル: 愛の不条理
- Karunaru: Ai no fujōri
- Karnal: The Absurdity of Love
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Movies Like Of the Flesh
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Flesh and Bone, Flesh of the Orchid and Flesh and Blood.
Of the Flesh FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Of the Flesh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Of the Flesh?
Of the Flesh runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Of the Flesh released?
Of the Flesh was released on December 25, 1983.
Who directed Of the Flesh?
Of the Flesh was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
More films by Marilou Diaz-Abaya Who is in the cast of Of the Flesh?
Of the Flesh stars Phillip Salvador as Narcing, Cecille Castillo as Puring and Joel Torre as Goryo, among 13 credited actors.
Does Of the Flesh have a post-credit scene?
No. Of the Flesh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Of the Flesh in?
The original language of Of the Flesh is Tagalog.
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