Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (English: The True Life of Pacita M.) is a 1991 Philippine drama film directed by Elwood Perez and written by Ricky Lee. Starring Nora Aunor in the title role, the story follows a singer-entertainer in a seedy Quezon City nightclub.
Produced by MRN Films, the film was theatrically released on 25 December 1991, as an entry to the 17th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Synopsis The story follows Pacita, an aging mother and cabaret singer who works at a nightclub. Her daughter Grace is the source of her joy and inspiration in life. Her world changes suddenly after Grace is hit by a stray bullet, plunging her into a coma. This tragic event forces Pacita to reconcile with Mrs. Estrella, her wealthy mother-in-law. At first, Pacita is optimistic and hopes for her daughter's recovery. As weeks passed, she relented and succumbed to giving her daughter a dignified death by unplugging her life support system, resulting in her being sued by her mother-in-law in an arduous legal battle.
Cast Main cast Nora Aunor as Pacita M. Lotlot de Leon as Grace Armida Siguion-Reyna as Mrs. Estrella Marissa Delgado as Mamang Juan Rodrigo as Raul
Supporting cast Subas Herrero as Mrs. Estrella's lawyer Ernie Zarate as Pacita's defense lawyer Marilyn Villamayor as Raul's daughter Soxie Topacio as Ricky Eddie Infantes as priest Nanding Fernandez as doctor Christine Bersola-Babao as nurse Dexter Doria as barkada Beverly Salviejo as barkada Evelyn Vargas as barkada Jimmy Reyes as gunman Luis Benedicto as judge Edgar Santiago as pulis
Awards and recognition
Year Group Category Nominee Result 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival"Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Best Picture Best Actress Nora Aunor Best DirectorElwood PerezBest EditingGeorge Jarlego Best StoryRicky LeeBest ScreenplayRicky LeeBest Original SongLucio San PedroBest MusicDanny Tan 1992 FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Picture Best Actress Nora Aunor Best Director Elwood Perez Best Screenplay Ricky Lee Best Supporting Actress Armida Siguion-Reyna Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) Best Actress Nora Aunor Best Supporting Actress Armida Siguion-Reyna Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) Best Actress Nora Aunor Best Director Elwood Perez Best Screenplay Ricky Lee Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) Best Actress Nora Aunor Young Critics Circle Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Nora Aunor Best Picture Best Screenplay Ricky Lee
List of Film Festival Competed or Exhibited 1992 - Honolulu Film Festival 1992 - Singapore Film Festival
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