Malvarosa

Malvarosa (1958) is a drama film directed by Gregorio Fernandez rated 6.5/10.

A poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa, who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino, who helps his sister shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.

Cast

Charito Solis

Rosa

Leroy Salvador

Candido

Carlos Padilla Jr.

Alberto

Eddie Rodriguez

Avelino

Vic Silayan

Melanio

Rebecca Del Rio

Sinforosa

Vic Diaz

Leonides

Rey Ruiz

Vedasto

Linda Roxas

Miling

Johnny Reyes

Tony

Priscilla Ramirez

Aling Ipang

Ramon Olmos

Damian