In the Bosom of the Enemy explained

In the Bosom of the Enemy
(Tagalog: Gatas: Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway)
Director:Gil Portes
Producer:Eric M. Cuatico
Music:Joy Marfil
Cinematography:Ely Cruz
Editing:George Jarlego
Studio:Crown Seven Ventures
Distributor:Crown Seven Ventures
Runtime:101 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:English
Tagalog
Japanese

In the Bosom of the Enemy (Tagalog: Gatas: Sa Dibdib ng Kaaway) is a 2001 Filipino war drama film directed by Gil Portes. The film stars Mylene Dizon and Jomari Yllana.[1] [2] [3]

Plot

After her husband was arrested from being a Guerilla warrior, Pilar agreed to be a wet nurse to the Japanese General's infant son whose Filipina wife died from giving birth. While attending and taking care of the baby, an unintentional love affair developed between Pilar and the General Hiroshi. She begins to be isolated from her husband and her townspeople as she refused to help the Guerillas to conspire the General's administration following the battle between the Guerillas and the Japanese Soldiers.[4] [5] [6]

Cast

Academy Award submission for nominee consideration

It was the Philippines' submission to the 74th Academy Awards for the 2001 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[7] [8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Breast is All That Mylene Can Bare. Salterio. Leah. 25. December 3, 2000. Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.. January 27, 2022. Google News.
  2. Web site: Mylene: "Huwag lang boobs ko ang panoorin n'yo". The Philippine Star. December 16, 2000. September 1, 2021.
  3. Web site: Mylene all the way. The Philippine Star. December 17, 2000. September 1, 2021.
  4. Web site: Gatas: Love and passion in time of war. The Philippine Star. December 31, 2000. August 14, 2024.
  5. Web site: A film that keeps you thirsting for more. Francisco. Butch. The Philippine Star. January 9, 2001. August 14, 2024.
  6. Web site: In the Bosom of the Enemy. Harvey. Dennis. Variety. August 29, 2004. September 1, 2021.
  7. Web site: 51 Countries In Race For Oscar. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. November 19, 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20080704083351/http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2001/01.11.19.html. July 4, 2008.
  8. Web site: n.d.. 74th Academy Awards - Nominees and Winners. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. August 7, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080622045915/http://www.oscars.org/74academyawards/nomswins.html . June 22, 2008.