Bato sa Buhangin

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Bato sa Buhangin
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byPablo Santiago
Screenplay byFred Navarro
Story by Herminio "Butch" Bautista
Produced by FPJ
Starring
CinematographySergio Lobo
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music by Ernani Cuenco
Production
company
Distributed byFPJ Productions
Release date
  • August 13, 1976 (1976-08-13) [1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Bato sa Buhangin is a 1976 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Pablo Santiago. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos in their second on-screen team up following the success of Batya't Palu-palo (1974). [2] The film was released by FPJ Productions on August 13, 1976.

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Plot

An intriguing revelation from a fortune teller leaves the spoiled Bamba (Vilma Santos) restless to meet her destined lover. One day, the anxious Bamba comes across the humble taxi driver Rafael (Fernando Poe Jr.) after their vehicles collide on the street. To make up for Bamba’s blunder, Bamba’s father offers the poor Rafael to work as his daughter’s bodyguard. Being the snotty brat she is, Bamba punishes Rafael by bossing him around and embarrassing him in front of her friends. Through it all, however, Bamba suddenly finds herself irresistibly falling in love with Rafael — the one man who has patiently put up with all her mischief. The only hurdle to Bamba and Rafael’s love story, though, is the secret Bamba has been keeping from everybody all her life – even to her beloved Rafael. Will this secret ruin the chance for Bamba to be with her fated partner? [3] [4]

Cast

Reception

Music

The film's theme was written specifically for the film by Ernani Cuenco and Snaffu Rigor and performed by the latter's band, Cinderella. [5]

Accolades

Award-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResultSource
1977 FAMAS Awards Best Theme Song Ernani Cuenco Won [6]

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