Movie Description

Badjao

(1957)

Overview

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleBadjao

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1957-06-03

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesLVN Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance