Adela (2008)

Directed by

Adolfo Alix, Jr.

Genre

drama film

Country

Philippines

Runtime

1h 28m

Rated

14A

Rating

7.0 of 10 from 6 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An elderly woman named Adela spends a single day waiting for her family to visit her. She reflects on her life and longs for connection with the people she loves.

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What happens

Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the film veteran which won Best Actress awards from the Gawad Tanglaw, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) and Young Critics Circle for her portrayal of the titular character. The story of Adela, which takes place in the span of one day, is a heartbreaking story of a woman who longs for the company of her loved ones. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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