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Insiang

A young girl's life is disrupted when her mother's new boyfriend arrives, forcing her to navigate the harsh realities of living in the slums of Manila.

Insiang, a young woman, is trapped in a miserable life with her disapproving mother Tonya, who takes out her bitterness on those around her. When Tonya evicts her husband's relatives, she makes way for her young boyfriend Dado, who is young enough to be her son, to move in. Dado's advances on Insiang lead to a horrific situation, and Tonya blames her daughter for her own rape. Insiang turns to Bebot, but he too proves to be untrustworthy. Desperate for revenge, Insiang takes matters into her own hands, seeking to turn the tables on her tormentors.

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Info about Insiang

Studio(s): Cinemanila

Originally Released: United States, Dec 25, 1976

Production Country: Philippines

Genres:Drama