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Release Year1976
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageTagalog
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Thriller, Horror
Votes13
DirectorMike de Leon
WritersGil Quito, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Rites of May
About The Rites of May
During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
Directed by Mike de Leon, The Rites of May leans on a strong ensemble — Charo Santos, Tommy Abuel, Mona Lisa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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