A nun's faith gets wrecked by one dead construction worker. Catholic guilt, but make it Filipino.
An elderly nun witnesses a young construction worker's fatal accident, compelling her to question the ethical principles of the institution she has devoted her life to.
Acting
Ruby Ruiz delivers a masterclass in restrained spiritual breaking.
Cinematography
Manila's harsh light becomes a character—unforgiving, revealing.
Direction
Robinson lets silence do the screaming.
Director
James J. Robinson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filipino cinema has a rich tradition of nun narratives, but this marks a rare focus on elderly religious women rather than the 'fallen young nun' trope.
Ruby Ruiz won the Venice Film Festival's Best Actress award for this role, making her the first Filipino woman to receive the honor.
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