Edgardo Reyes

Writing

Edgardo Reyes

Born September 20, 1936

Died May 15, 2012 · aged 75

Edgardo M. Reyes (September 20, 1936 – May 15, 2012) was an influential Filipino novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. He rose to prominence as a key figure in modern Tagalog literature, co-authoring the seminal 1964 anthology Mga Agos sa Disyerto, which helped reshape Tagalog prose fiction with social realism. He is best known for his 1968 novel Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, which served as …

Known For

Manila in the Claws of LightManila in the Claws of Light · 1975
Manila in the Claws of Light
★ 7.41975
MovieDramaMystery
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
P.S. I Love YouP.S. I Love You · 1981
P.S. I Love You
★ 8.51981
MovieRomanceDrama
Kristine is a teenager living an affluent life with her mother whose managing the hacienda left them by her late husband. Since her mother is not used to managing the business, the hacienda risks getting foreclosed by the bank, which is managed by a former boyfriend she dumped to marry Kristine's father. Meanwhile, Kristine meets Mark in the school and they fall in love. Her mother finds out that Mark is the son of her former boyfriend.
HellfireHellfire · 1980
Hellfire
★ 6.61980
MovieDramaHorror
It's the Holy Week, the end of Lent, a popular time for Filipinos to have a vacation. A young couple travels to Baguio to escape the Metro's summer heat. But before they reach the city proper, their jeep breaks down. Fortunately, they find a transient house with a room to spare. The housekeeper is a mysterious fellow, warm but dreadfully awkward. The couple doesn't mind him though and they even make it an adventure to find out more about their host by asking locals what they know about the house and its keeper. Come Good Friday, the day God dies, they will discover that adventures and vacations don't go well together all the time.
Bakit Ako MahihiyaBakit Ako Mahihiya · 1992
Bakit Ako Mahihiya
1992
MovieDrama
Laro sa BagaLaro sa Baga · 2000
Laro sa Baga
★ 6.32000
MovieRomanceDrama
Ding tells the story of his life and how it was shaped by three women which includes his godmother, her adopted daughter and his wife.
Delima GangDelima Gang · 1989
Delima Gang
★ 3.71989
MovieActionDrama
This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name.
Bago Lumamig Ang SabawBago Lumamig Ang Sabaw · 1976
Bago Lumamig Ang Sabaw
★ 7.01976
MovieActionComedy
A teacher and garbage collector fall in love.
KosaKosa · 1980
Kosa
★ 8.01980
MovieActionDrama
Two convicts become friends because of their common goal, which is to plot revenge on their enemies.

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