Kapag Napagod ang Puso explained

Kapag Napagod ang Puso
Director:Maryo J. de los Reyes
Producer:Babes Marquez
Screenplay:Jake Tordesillas
Story:VIA Hoffman[1]
Music:Mon del Rosario
Cinematography:Ely Cruz
Editing:Edgardo Vinarao
Studio:VH Films
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Kapag Napagod ang Puso is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and starring Christopher de Leon, Snooky Serna, Gloria Romero, Lito Pimentel, Julio Diaz, Rez Cortez, Anjo Yllana, Caridad Sanchez, and Gil de Leon. Produced by VH Films, it was released in June 1988.

The film received positive reviews from critics, with Lav Diaz praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence and Christopher de Leon's performance. It was nominated for nine FAMAS Awards, winning Best Actor for de Leon.

Cast

Release

Kapag Napagod ang Puso was graded "B" by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), indicating a "Good" quality,[2] and was released in June 1988.

Critical response

Mario Hernando, a critic from the television program Movie Magazine, gave the film five out of five stars.[3] Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, gave the film a positive review, praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence. He also gave high praise to de Leon's complex performance as Adrian, stating that the film was "another big step of Christopher de Leon [...] toward greatness in the art of acting."[1]

Accolades

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GroupCategoryNameResult
FAMAS Awards[4] Best ActorChristopher de Leon
Best ActressSnooky Serna
Best ScreenplayJake Tordesillas
Best StoryVIA Hoffman
Best CinematographyEly Cruz
Best EditingEdgardo Vinarao
Best SoundVic Macamay
Best MusicMon del Rosario
Best Song"Kapag Napagod ang Puso" by Mon del Rosario
PMPC Star Awards for Movies[5] Best ActorChristopher de Leon
Best ActressSnooky Serna
Best Supporting ActorLito Pimentel
Best Supporting ActressCaridad Sanchez

Notes and References

  1. News: Diaz. Lav. Lav Diaz. Sulit ang pagod. The exhaustion is worth it. February 12, 2021. Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc.. July 4, 1988. 14. Filipino. Walang pasubaling isa na namang malaking hakbang ni Christopher de Leon ang pelikulang ito tungo sa kadakilaan sa sining ng pag-arte....
  2. News: MTRCB Film Classification and Ratings Guide. February 11, 2021. Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc.. July 3, 1988. 14.
  3. News: Mendoza. Meg. Snooky joins the big leagues. February 12, 2021. Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc.. July 11, 1988. 14.
  4. News: FAMAS announces nominees. December 22, 2020. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. April 17, 1989. 18.
  5. News: Star Awards set for April 15. February 13, 2021. Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc.. April 8, 1989. 28.