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Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941

Country: Philippines, Language: Tagalog, 107 mins

  • Director: Joel Lamangan
  • Writer: Ricardo Lee
  • Producer: Lily Y. Monteverde; Roselle Monteverde-Teo

CGiii Comment

Lamangan's output is staggering - but, quantity does not necessarily mean quality.

The most striking aspect of this film is its similarity to Markova - and, at times it's like watching the same film.

Admiration must go to Lamangan - the story is truly epic in its scope...but, the execution is obviously blighted by a low budget - there is skill on show...next time, please go for a little more originality.


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The(ir) Blurb...

Inya, a heroine of the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during World War II, recalls events involving her husband Edilberto and their childhood friend Ignacio, a transvestite who, masquerading as a woman also named Inya, becomes the lover of the local Japanese commander, Ichiru, and is caught between a duty to be a spy for his country and friends and his reluctant but growing love for Ichiru.

Cast & Characters

Judy Ann Santos as Inya;
Raymart Santiago as Edilberto;
Dennis Trillo as Ignacio;
Jay Manalo as Ichiru;
Angelu De Leon as Maura;
Iya Villania as Julia;
Marco Alcaraz as Akihiro;
Jacklyn Jose as Melba;
Anita Linda as Old Inya;
TJ Trinidad as Antonio;
Yasmien Kurdi as Senyang;
Jim Pebanco as Edna;
Neil Ryan Sese as Hiroshi;
Tony Mabesa as Mayor Aldecoa;
Dante Javier as Basyong