BAYAN KO KAPIT SA PATALIM

Bayan Ko: My Own Country

1h 48min | Action, Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis

A worker nicknamed Turing finds himself in a quandary when the printing press where he is hired as a casual is hit by a strike. As his wife badly needs medication after getting pregnant, he is forced to sign a waiver inhibiting him from joining any mass action in exchange for a wage advance from his employer. Left with no choice, he turns scab and is ostracized by his friends and colleagues. At the hospital where the wife undergoes treatment, she would not be released until all the bills have been fully paid. The situation further heads for the worse when the firm is finally shut down. Turing opts for a desperate move.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Lino Brocka
*Writer:*	Jose F. Lacaba
*Producer:*	Véra Belmont
*Cinematographer:*	Conrado Baltazar
*Music/Composer:*	Jess Santiago PETA Kalinangan Ensemble
*Editorial Department:*	George Jarlego Hero Reyes (on-line editor) Robert Yujeco (assistant editor)
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Joey Luna Boy Maglente (propsman) Boy Roger (propsman) Good Unay (setman) Reggie Sison (make-up artist
*Production Management:*	Jeric Soriano George Santos Nestor Aquino (assistant production manager)
*Sound Department:*	Rudy Baldovino (sound supervisor) Willy Islao (sound supervisor) Pierre Rissient Danny Jarlego (looping) Hero Reyes (looping) Motion Picture Laboratories (dubbing facility) Sampaguita Studios (dubbing facility) Magnatech Omni (dubbing facility)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Arturo Tambien (cameras) Gener Buenaseda (cameras) Buddy Peregrino (cameras)
*Post-production:*
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Jon Garcia-Ariño
*Production Company:*	Malaya Films Stéphan Films
*Cast:*	Phillip Salvador Gina Alajar Cladia Zobel Carmi Martin Venchito Galvez Ariosto Reyes Jr. Bey Vito Aida Carmona Khryss Adalia Louella Albornoz Gamay Arkoncel Peachy Atutubo Rey Malte-Cruz Adjat De La Cruz Cesar Dimaculangan Bituin Rada Tony Rubio Evelyn Vargas Nomer Son Paquito Diaz Jess De La Paz Lorli Villanueva Bongchi Miraflor Tanya Shpilevoy Connie Lauigan May Paner Raoul Aragonn Rez Cortez Fred Capulong Jimmi Reyes Roger Moring Fred Param Thunder Stunt Players Allan Noble Maharlika Stuntmen Lost Eden Dancers Girard Peter Models SOS Daredevils Nanding Fernandez Edna May Landicho Bing Magtoto Nanette Venturanza Gloria Guinto Lucita Soriano Lucy Quinto Greg Sta. Ines Joe Taruc
*Additional Crew:*	JB Film Services (production unit) Romy Garcia (talent coordinator) Angel De Leon (stillman) Biboy Pilares (utility) Bong De Guzman (utility) Final Print (editing facility)

Details

*Alternative Title:*	Bayan Ko: My Own Country
*Year:*	1984
*Genre:*	Action Drama
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	English Tagalog
*Locations:*
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*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Sutherland Trophy - Lino Brocka British Film Institute Awards (1984) Best Actor - Phillip Salvador FAMAS Awards (1986) Best Picture - Bayan Ko Kapit sa Patalim FAP Awards (1986) Best Director - Lino Brocka FAP Awards (1986) Best Actor - Phillip Salvador FAP Awards (1986) Best Story Adaptation - Jose F. Lacaba FAP Awards (1986) Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) - Bayan Ko Kapit sa Patalim Gawad Urian Awards (1986) Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - Phillip Salvador Gawad Urian Awards (1986) Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Gina Alajar Gawad Urian Awards (1986) Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Jose F. Lacaba Gawad Urian Awards (1986) Nomination - Cannes Film Festival (1984) Palme d'Or Nominee - Lino Brocka Nominations - FAMAS Awards (1986) Best Picture - Bayan Ko Kapit sa Patalim Best Director - Lino Brocka Nominations - Gawad Urian Awards (1986) Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - Lino Brocka Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) - Venchito Galvez Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) - Ariosto Reyes Jr. Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) - Mona Lisa Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon) - Joey Luna Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) - Ike Jarlego Jr. Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) - Pierre Rissient Cannes Film Festival (1984)

Technical Specifications

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*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
Film	35mm	Feature	Complete
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*Total Running Time:*	1h 48min
*Color:*	color
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