Magkaibang Lahi

A story about two sisters, Corazon del Rio, a former movie star before the war, and Nenita. Cora was among the victims of Japanese atrocities during the last few weeks before the fall of Manila in 1945. It tackled the controversial and almost taboo interracial relationships that occasionally developed between American officers or G.I.s and Filipino women.

Directed by Ramon Estella, Nardo Vercudia, Magkaibang Lahi leans on a strong ensemble — Corazon Noble, Rosita Del Cielo, Ely Ramos — 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 1947.