Of the Flesh (1983) movie poster

Of the Flesh

1983 · 123 min · Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Of the Flesh (1983) is a horror film, directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. It stars Charito Solis and Phillip Salvador. The 123-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Of the Flesh Is About

The film is set in the thirties. Narcing comes back to his home town with his wife Puring. The town is called Mulawin. That return sets off an unexpected chain. Old tensions inside the family come to the surface. Infidelity is part of those tensions. Betrayal is inside the account too. In the end a father is killed. Guilt is what remains. The account then turns into a search for atonement. The film runs drama and horror together. The rural setting sets the tone of the account. Charito Solis and Phillip Salvador take the leads, with Vic Silayan and Joel Torre also in the cast, in Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s Filipino film of 1983.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of the Flesh about?

The film is set in the thirties. Narcing comes back to his home town with his wife Puring.

Where can I watch Of the Flesh?

Of the Flesh is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Of the Flesh?

Of the Flesh runs for 123 minutes (2h 3m).

When did Of the Flesh come out?

Of the Flesh was released in 1983.

Who directed Of the Flesh?

Of the Flesh was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

Who stars in Of the Flesh?

Of the Flesh stars Charito Solis, Phillip Salvador, Vic Silayan, Cecille Castillo.

What is Of the Flesh's rating?

Of the Flesh holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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