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Release Year1994
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorChito S. Roño
WritersRicky Lee, Tessie Tomas
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Separated Woman
About A Separated Woman
Melissa, a successful advertising executive believed she has a perfect life with her husband Dodie and two children Vincent and Jenny. What she did not know is that her husband has fallen out of love with her and is seeing another woman named Sandy. Sandy confronted Melissa and told her to give up Dodie because she has been impregnated by him. Melissa tried to win her relationship with Dodie however, the latter chose Sandy over her. Their marital break-up almost shattered her. But with the help of her kids and friends Melissa learns to be self-sufficient. In the long run, she learns to move on with her life and overcoming the challenge of single parenthood.
Directed by Chito S. Roño, A Separated Woman leans on a strong ensemble — Maricel Soriano, Edu Manzano, Sharmaine Arnaiz — 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 1994.
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