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499:, had directed one short film and intended to expand his role in the film industry, namely as a producer. De Leon had just put up a new production company, Cinema Artists, and was in the process of seeking out projects. Eventually, De Leon remembered of Del Mundo's trial adaptation. Having been friends since their days at Ateneo de Manila, De Leon contacted Del Mundo with the idea of producing the latter's spec script. Del Mundo, who just returned from his four-year course in Kansas, gave De Leon his blessing and agreed to further polish the screenplay. "It was the right time," Del Mundo recalls. 355:, as he stares at a peculiar building from a distance. While pursuing his quest, he has to work to survive urban life. At first, Julio lands a job as a construction worker. In the site, he befriends Atong, a fellow worker who was hired some five weeks before. Another co-worker advises Julio that city life is quite difficult unless one has the income to enjoy urban comforts. Julio begins to slowly observe the harsh reality of society, culminating to the accidental death of a worker. 544:, who had previously acted in Brocka's films, initially played the lead role of Julio Madiaga. Having already participated in several days of shooting, Ilagan was asked to drop out of the production when Brocka became dissatisfied with the performance. Upon viewing the dailies, Brocka was convinced that Ilagan, who had a very healthy appearance, did not meet his vision of Julio—a pitiful vagrant that wades in and around the urban gutters. The role was re-cast with newcomer 473:, which was supposed to be a major assignment, by the middle of the semester; earlier than what was expected. His professor, Nestor Torre, requested him to make another screenplay as way of filling in the extra time. Because he had just written an original screenplay, Del Mundo tried his hand at adapting a literary source for a change. He chose Reyes' story, already a novel by then, as the subject for his next assignment. After turning in the 359:
tries to approach her, but before he can even say anything, the lady shrieks in distress. Julio flees to prevent making a scene, running back to Atong and leaving the marketplace with him. This is followed by other occasions of spotting Mrs. Cruz, leading Julio to discover that Ligaya was brought to Manila for
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Enraged, Julio stalks Ah-Tek, whom he saw at Ligaya's funeral. The following night, Julio goes to Ah-Tek's house and kills him to avenge the death of Ligaya. Afterwards, a mob pursues, corners and strikes the fearful Julio. A heavenly silhouette of Ligaya is shown as the film fades to white, then sky blue.
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Despondent, Julio returns to Pol's home, where he's been staying. Pol informs him the next day that Ligaya died that night - she allegedly fell down a flight of stairs, but her bruising suggests she was killed by Ah-Tek, the man who rented her from Mrs. Cruz and kept her and their baby imprisoned.
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One day, while Julio and Atong shop for clothes in the marketplace, a woman dressed in black and wearing sunglasses catches Julio's attention. She reminds him of Mrs. Cruz, the woman who brought his girlfriend, Ligaya, to Manila for schooling. Julio runs through the crowd to follow the woman. He
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The musical stars Arman Ferrer as Julio Madiaga; Shiela Valderrama-Martinez as Ligaya Paraiso (with Lara Maigue as alternate); Floyd Tena as Pol; Noel Rayos as Atong; Aicelle Santons as Perla (with Rita Daniela as alternate); Dulce as Mrs. Cruz (with Ima Castro as alternate).
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made it a "NYT Critics' Pick" and wrote, "The movie's palpable, deeply lived-in realism is among its great attractions, largely because the film isn't just a story about a young Filipino Everyman, but because it's also a de facto record of Manila in the 1970s." Inkoo Kang of
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dictatorship and included homosexual themes not present in the original source. "Brocka understood the popular audience well," Del Mundo says. "He suggested additions to the screenplay to make it more commercial. It was fun working with him, although he was quite emotional."
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as Atong - A construction worker Julio befriends. Atong serves as Julio's guide to the plight of the working class; and in effect Manila, helping him cope with the unpleasantness of the city . He later gets wrongfully arrested and meets his demise at the hands of fellow
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Julio eventually locates Ligaya, and she explains everything that's happened to her since leaving home. Julio plans with Ligaya to return to Marinduque with her four-month old baby. They agree to meet at Arranque market, but she fails to appear at the appointed time.
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Juling Bagabaldo as Mrs. Cruz - One of the antagonists of the story. An unsavory character who recruits unsuspecting, young provincial women to her prostitution ring. It was speculated by Julio that "Mrs. Cruz" may not even be her real name, but rather an
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A stage adaption of the film was released in 2017, directed by Joel Lamangan. It was presented by Grand Leisure Corporation and features music by Von de Guzman, choreography by Douglas Nierras, and production design by Jun Flavier Pablo.
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as Julio Madiaga - The 21-year-old protagonist who hails from Marinduque, wandering Manila in search of his lover, Ligaya. He starts the narrative as a patient, if naive, character; only to gradually transform into a weary and vengeful
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succeeds where so many political allegories fail: With ethical and emotional sophistication, it dramatizes the suffering of the disadvantaged with characters that feel individual yet archetypal." Meanwhile, Jose Capino, writing for
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as Ligaya Paraiso - The betrothed of Julio. She was brought away to Manila with the thought of getting proper education, only to wind up getting entrapped in sexual slavery. Her name literally translates to "joyful
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as Pol - A friend of Julio who also acts as his confidant. He serves as Julio's guide to the impoverished districts of Manila. Steadfast and loyal, Pol also offers his help and gives advice to Julio whenever
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Pancho Pelagio as Mr. Balajadia - One of the antagonists of the story. He is the foreman of the construction site Julio worked in. Arrogant and selfish, he often treated his subordinates unfairly.
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was produced with a modest budget. Principal photography occurred in 1974. The film was shot on actual locations around the vicinity of Manila, to better capture the authenticity of the city.
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is one of the few Filipino films that has been consistently placed among the world's top 100 films of all time. It is the only film from the Philippines that entered in the list of the book,
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Pio de Castro as Imo - A colleague of Julio from the construction site. He was initially poor at the start of the narrative, but has later improved his lifestyle.
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for a mission to find his lover Ligaya. While making plans for his mission, he has to survive the conditions in the capital city, contending with issues like
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as part of the Cinema Classics section and was released in the Philippines on August 7, 2013. The restored film was released on DVD and Blu-Ray as part of
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Jojo Abella as Bobby - A call boy Julio befriends. He serves as Julio's guide to the world of male prostitution. An attraction towards Julio is implied.
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rated it 4/5 stars and wrote that it is "widely (and understandably) considered one of the pinnacles of Filipino cinema". Alan Jones of
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The film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor at the
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in the part. Prior to this film, Roco's only foray in to acting was a relatively small role in Brocka's previous film,
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and editing by brothers Edgardo and Ike Jarlego. It tells the story of JĂşlio Madiaga, a young man from the province of
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Newly restored "Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag" (Manila in the Claws of Light) to premier in Cannes Film Festival 2013
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is the first and currently the only Southeast Asian film to receive a sole Criterion release.
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re-enrolled in his alma mater to take a short course in film writing. There, he wrote
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The adaptation in to film originally started out life as a writing exercise. In 1970,
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who bought Ligaya from Mrs. Cruz's prostitution ring and made her his kept woman.
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Tommy Yap as Ah-Tek - One of the antagonists of the story. He is an unscrupulous
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by voters, especially the locals and international filmmakers and critics.
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magazine from 1966 to 1967, and was later published into a novel.
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as Omeng - Another colleague of Julio from the construction site.
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It was shown as part of the Cannes Classics section of the
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in 1970. From time to time, Julio passes by the corner of
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rated it 4.5/5 stars and called the film a precursor to
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marked what would become the first lead role for Roco.
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Index

The Claws of Light

Lino Brocka
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
In the Claws of Brightness
Edgardo M. Reyes
Miguel de Leon
Rafael Roco, Jr.
Hilda Koronel
Miguel de Leon
Cinema Artists Philippines
Philippines
Filipino
Tagalog
Filipino
neo noir
drama
mystery film
Lino Brocka
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
In the Claws of Brightness
Edgardo M. Reyes
Hilda Koronel
Lou Salvador, Jr.
Tommy Abuel
Rafael Roco, Jr.
Miguel de Leon
Marinduque
Manila
crime

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