''Nakausap Ko ang Birhen'' () is a 1988 Filipino religious drama film directed by Mike Relon Makiling, written by Makiling and Tony Mortel, and starring

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, Ramon Christopher,

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, and

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. Produced by

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for the Lenten season, it was released on March 24, 1988. Critic Luciano E. Soriano of the ''

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'' gave the film a negative review, criticizing its superficial qualities and spotty writing which prevented the film from having spiritual depth.

Cast

as Milagros * Ramon Christopher as Nestor *

as Apiong, Milagros' father *

as Julia, a crippled non-believer *

as the

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as the mother superior *

as Merlie, Milagros' mother *

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as Don Ricardo *

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as Sister Rafaelita * Ramil Rodriguez *

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*Alma Lerma * Marilyn Villamayor *Mike Austria *Melissa Silvano *Manolette Ripoll *Arlan Israel *Maila Marcelo *Andro Guevarra *Paul Pereyrra *Patricia Javier *Harvey Vizcarra *Bert Mansueto *

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Release

''Nakausap Ko ang Birhen'' was rated "B" by the

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(MTRCB), indicating a "Good" quality, and was released on March 24, 1988.

Critical response

Luciano E. Soriano of the ''

'' gave ''Nakausap Ko ang Birhen'' a negative review. Though he appreciated that a major studio like

made an effort to produce a religious film for the Lenten season, he criticized the film's shallow approach to its profound story, and cited among others a "facile" storyline involving Christopher's character Nestor entering the seminary after breaking up with Milagros. Soriano also criticized the inconsistencies in the film's screenplay, highlighting lapses in logic such as Nestor not being jailed for committing arson to Milagros' parents' whorehouse. In addition, Soriano was critical of Garcia and Flores' caricature-like exaggerated performances which undermined the seriousness that the film is striving for. Soriano concluded that with its superficial qualities, " s objective is clearly material and not spiritual."

References

External links

* 1988 films 1988 drama films Filipino-language films Films about Catholicism Marian apparitions in film Portrayals of the Virgin Mary in film Religious drama films Films directed by Mike Relon Makiling {{Philippines-film-stub