''Bakit Kinagat ni Adan ang Mansanas ni Eba'' () is a 1988 Filipino

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film directed by Mike Relon Makiling and written by Arsenio 'Matanghari' Liao, partially inspired by the story of

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Plot

The story revolves around Ambo (

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), who portrays the typical middle-aged Filipino

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. All the women from the small town adore him, but he clearly shows no interest until he saw the woman of his dreams named Evelyn (

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). Ambo tries to court Evelyn, but winning her heart seems impossible. Eventually, Ambo succeeds but quickly discovers a downside to Evelyn – she refuses to have sex with Ambo for fear of becoming pregnant. After some shenanigans, they eventually get to consummate the marriage, but Ambo instead winds up becoming pregnant.

Cast

as Ambo *

as Evelyn *

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as Tiago *Che-Che Sta. Ana as Tiago's daughter *

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as Luming *Eric Francisco as Eric *Fatima Alvir as Gigi * Moody Diaz as Desta * Zorayda as Dory *Beverly Salviejo as Bronson *

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as Kekay Tyson *

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as Sacristan *Bert Mansueto as Wilmor *

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as Doctor *Conde Ubaldo as Father Conde *Bobby Zshornack as Justin *

Lou Veloso Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (1993 ...

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*Miniong Alvarez as Guitarist *Flora Gasser as Nurse

Themes

The movie featured Filipino practices such as the ''

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'' and '' Panliligaw (courtship)'', and the popular Filipino serenade ''O Ilaw (Oh Light)''.

Production

*Lita Santos (line producer) *Consolacion M. Yu (associate producer) *Maria N. Yu (associate producer) *JImmy C. Yu (associate producer)

References

External links

* {{Mike Relon Makiling 1988 films 1988 comedy films Filipino-language films 1980s Tagalog-language films Philippine comedy films Films directed by Mike Relon Makiling