Hindi Nahahati ang Langit (English: An Indivisible Heaven) is a 1985 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Mike de Leon from a screenplay written by Mia A. Concio, based on the Tagalog Klasiks serial of the same name by Nerissa G. Cabral. The film stars Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino playing the respective roles of stepsiblings Noel and Melody. Dina Bonnevie and Edu Manzano play the roles of Noel and Melody's respective spouses, Cynthia and Ronald.[1][2]
| Hindi Nahahati ang Langit | |
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 Poster of the film's restored version | |
| Directed by | Mike De Leon |
| Screenplay by | Mia A. Concio |
| Story by | Nerissa G. Cabral |
| Based on | Hindi Nahahati ang Langit by Nerissa G. Cabral |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Pedro Manding Jr. |
| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Willie Cruz |
Production company | Vanguard Films Inc. |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Produced by Vanguard Films, under the helm of Charo Santos-Concio and Simon C. Ongpin, the film was theatrically released on March 7, 1985. It was later loosely adapted into a TV series by ABS-CBN as Walang Kapalit, aired from April 23 to August 31, 2007.[3]
Synopsis
editAfter the union between Agnes and Ariston, Noel and Melody became step-siblings but they didn't get along until their years of adulthood. When their parents die, Noel is forced to be Melody's legal guardian despite their lack of closeness. As they grow older, they are married to their respective lovers: Melody marries Ronald and Noel marries Cynthia. One day, Noel and Melody became business partners but their confession of love for each other led to the destruction of their respective marriages and the stigma of their relationship. The affair made Ronald and Cynthia furious with their respective spouses as Noel and Melody continued to love each other.
Cast
edit- Christopher de Leon as Noel
- Marco Polo Garcia as Young Noel
- Lorna Tolentino as Melody
- Jennifer Sevilla as Young Melody
- Dina Bonnevie as Cynthia
- Edu Manzano as Ronald
- Nestor de Villa as Ariston Delgado
- Gloria Romero as Agnes Grivas
- Gigi de la Riva as Ressie
- Jimmy Javier as Paul
- Chito Ponce Enrile as Mr. Roxas
- Dino Angeles as Doctor
Release
editVanguard Films theatrically released the film on March 7, 1985. It became a blockbuster in its theatrical run, and director Mike de Leon's commercially successful film to date.[4][5]
The restoration of Hindi Nahahati ang Langit, made possible by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Central Digital Lab, was complicated due to the condition of the 35mm negative print.[6] Director Mike de Leon was not involved in the restoration and color grading of the film but he approved to put his directorial credit on the opening credits.[7]
The film's restored version was released on November 11, 2014, in Trinoma Cinema as part of the Cinema One Originals film festival.[8][9]
Home media
editHindi Nahahati ang Langit, along with the selected number of films directed by de Leon, was released on Blu-ray by Carlotta Films.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ ABS-CBN Film Restoration: Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit Trailer in HD. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Before and after: 'Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit' goes HD". ABS-CBN News. November 18, 2014. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ Walang Kapalit Full Episodes. YouTube. ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
- ^ Macabenta, Greg B. (January 8, 2019). "Citizen Mike de Leon". Business Mirror. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Torre, Nestor U. (April 7, 2017). "From strength to strength". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (August 16, 2015). "The challenges of restoring 'Karnal'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Hunt, A. E. (June 9, 2022). "EXCLUSIVE: Mike De Leon on the newly restored 'Itim'". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Mendoza, Arvin (November 12, 2014). "2014 Cinema One Originals Film Festival Schedule". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (November 8, 2014). "Cinema One Originals turns 'intense'". Manila Standard. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ de Jesus, Totel (March 21, 2023). "Mike de Leon tribute at UP with film screenings, launch of Blu-ray boxset". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "Mike De Leon, portrait of a Filipino filmmaker - 8 films". Carlotta Films.