Because of a Flower
Because of a Flower is a 1967 Philippine drama film directed by Luis Nepomuceno. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Academy Award for Best [Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film] at the 40th [Academy Awards], but was not accepted as a nominee. 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 and Outstanding Child Actress.
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