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Release Year1983
Runtime—
LanguageTagalog
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorGil Portes
WritersRicky Lee
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw
About Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw
A cursed woman who is beautiful woman at night but transforms into a hukluban, an aging old woman, by sunrise. Immortal, the woman can only hope for true love to break the curse.
Directed by Gil Portes, Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw leans on a strong ensemble — Gina Alajar, Kristine Garcia, Charito Solis — 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 screen titles of 1983.
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