
In the Navel of the Sea
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.

In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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Philippines
Ratings
TMDB users
4.9/10
9 votes
Rating consensus
49/100 blend
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Cooler blended reception — weighted ~49/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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Community Ledger
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In the Navel of the Sea (1998)
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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