Because of a Flower () is a 1967 Philippine drama film directed by Luis Nepomuceno. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences It was the first Filipino film to be shot in color by De Luxe. The film won two awards at the 1967 Asian Film Festival: Best Actress (Charito Solis) and Outstanding Child Actress (Jenina Bas).
Cast Charito Solis as Margarita Ric Rodrigo as Edilberto Paraluman as Victoria Chanda Romero as Doña Amelia Rod Navarro as Tony Ben Perez as Juan Liza Lorena as Esperanza Jenina Bas as young Esperanza Grace Leonor as Cora Henry Stevens as Alvaro Matimtiman Cruz as Monica Joseph de Cordova as Padre Mary Walter as Tony's mother Pianing Vidal as Arsobispo
Accolades Group Category Name Result 1967 Asian Film Festival Best Actress Charito Solis Outstanding Child Actress Jenina Bas
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