Mother, Sister, Daughter (1979)

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Filipino director Lino Brocka's compelling tale follows two half-sisters, each struggling to attain what the other has. What Emilia (Charito Solis) wants most in life is the affection of her father (Ric Rodrigo), who favors his other daughter, Pura (Lolita Rodriguez); meanwhile, Pura covets Emilia's… More Filipino director Lino Brocka's compelling tale follows two half-sisters, each struggling to attain what the other has. What Emilia (Charito Solis) wants most in life is the affection of her father (Ric Rodrigo), who favors his other daughter, Pura (Lolita Rodriguez); meanwhile, Pura covets Emilia's husband (Raoul Aragonn). When the sibling rivalry escalates, will Emilia and Pura reconcile, or will their resentments estrange them permanently?