In the Navel of the Sea
1998, Tagalog. Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
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- Released
- 24 June 1998
- Original title
- Sa Pusod ng Dagat
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Jun Robles Lana
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In the Navel of the Sea runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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In the Navel of the Sea isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 June 1998. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed In the Navel of the Sea?
In the Navel of the Sea (1998) was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and stars Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin-Chin Gutierrez.