Amor Y Muerte Trailer - Cinemalaya 2013 Director's Showcase

Synopsis of the Film

Set in the 16th century, “Amor Y Muerte” (which means “love and death”) is an examination of the initial encounter between the Indios (natives) and their colonizers (Spaniards) and their conflicting views on love, passion, religion, and sexuality. 

When Amor and Diego have sex, she makes loud noises that are heard all over their poblacion. The town friar, Fray Santiago (played by Kuya Manzano), is so scandalized that he tells Diego to silence his wife. As a result, Diego forbids Amor from moaning and even slaps her to keep her quiet. He covers Amor’s mouth with a pillow during intercourse, to prevent her from making noises, which almost chokes the woman to death.

In time, Amor becomes indifferent to sex until her passion is reignited when she engages in an extramarital affair with Apitong

Starring:  Althea Vega, Markki Stroem, Adrian Sebastian, and Ms. Ama Quiambao.
Also starring: Mico Palanca, Kuya Manzano, Amante Pulido.

Written by: Jerry Gracio
Directed by: Cesar Evangelista

Cinemalaya 2013 will be held on July 26 - August 4 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas: Trinoma, Greenbelt 3, and Alabang Town Center.