Dahas (English: Violence) is a 1995 Philippine psychological crime thriller film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Roy Iglesias. The film stars Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, and Tonton Gutierrez in a tale of domestic violence and marital rape, where a battered woman who was raped by an unknown man before her wedding.
Produced by MAQ Productions and distributed by Regal Films, the film was released theatrically on 25 December 1995, as one of the entries to the 21st Metro Manila Film Festival. It was later screened in Japan on 15 September 1996, as one of the Philippine films exhibited at the 6th Fukuoka International Film Festival.
Plot Luisa and Jake are soon to be married. However, days before their wedding, Luisa, who was taking shelter at a shed on a rainy day, was assaulted and raped by an unknown man, causing her to be traumatized.
Cast Maricel Soriano as Luisa Bonoan: A library employee who was both raped and battered. Richard Gomez as Jake Bonoan: A mechanic who beats his wife. Tonton Gutierrez as Eric Sacdalan: A rogue cop who raped Luisa before the wedding. Efren Reyes Jr. as Bing Sheila Ysrael as Maggie Maila Gumila as Minnie Marita Zobel as Aling Gracia Bonoan: Jake's mother Rez Cortez as Capt. Jugo Ray Ventura as NBI Chief Anthony Taylor as Farrah Gamaliel Viray as Gov. Palabrico Nonie Buencamino as NBI Agent Mon Confiado as The Thief Gio Santos as Manny Felindo Obach as Orchard Caretaker
Reception Critical response Jullie Yap Daza, a columnist writing for Manila Standard, gave a positive review, with praise towards Roño's direction in making the story violent while tackling rape and domestic violence, Iglesias' written efforts, and the performances of the cast.
Accolades Award-giving organization Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 21st Metro Manila Film Festival 27 December 1995 Best Picture Dahas Best Director Chito S. Roño Best Actor Richard Gomez Best Actress Maricel Soriano Best Supporting Actress Maila Gumila Best Cinematography Charlie Peralta Best Editing Jaime Davila
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