Movies by Marita Zobel
Islands
ISLANDS explores a cinematic journey of two astronauts. As they enter Earth’s atmosphere the structure transforms. The spacecraft becomes the meteor from a myth of a tribesman; it triggers an old lady’s memory of a lover from her past. As these diverse characters converge in a plane of reality, we confront a particular form of gravity we covertly feel—falling in love.
Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?
After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.
Blessings of the Land
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
How Much I Love You
A man whose face is burned beyond recognition, facing multiple operations, despairs, but is brought back to the land of the living by the love of a woman and his faith in God.
Paano Ang Puso Ko
Ruben and Cecile are childhood friends who have feelings for each other that they do not yet understand. When Ruben's cousin, Jason, returns to the Philippines from the States, he meets Cecile, and despite their different social backgrounds, the two fall in love. Only then does Ruben realize how much in love he is with Cecile. But Jason has a secret that can turn all their lives upside down.
Alindog Ng Lahi
Filipino drama directed by F.C. Gargantilla.
Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita
A straight-laced student and the campus bad girl shock the people around them with news that they are dating. But when misunderstandings and arguments come their way, they realize that it takes more than physical attraction to achieve lasting love.
Puto
A puto vendor had been selling cakes everyday after school to help his widowed mother. That was why all the kids in school had been calling him Puto. Puto was the constant butt of jokes but he remained good-natured helpful and kind to everybody. Taking pity on him a dwarf decided to give him special powers. This gave Puto the chance to realize his dream of winning the track and field race.
Gravity
After surviving the Death March, Martial Law and the loss of his legs, Justino became an atheist. But when his wife dies, a part of him is yearning to believe in life beyond death; just for a chance to be with her again. Searching for parts of her he can still hold on to, he devours her diaries for information into their past --opening a Pandora's Box of secrets.