Hinugot sa Langit


Hinugot sa Langit is a 1985 Philippine melodramatic film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a story and screenplay written by Amado L. Lacuesta Jr. A film that tackles issues about abortion, sexuality, and Philippine Catholic society, it revolves around a young woman with an unwanted pregnancy and her decision to consider abortion as the solution to her problem.
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on June 6, 1985. It is considered a classic in Philippine cinema and picked up four Gawad Urian Awards.

Plot

Carmen Castro is a young woman who has an affair with a married man, Gerry, who wants Carmen to abort the baby. She confides to Stella, who tells her to control her own destiny.

Cast

Soundtrack and cinematography

The film won Gawad Urian Awards for Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Production Design and Best Sound in 1986.