Julio Madiaga came to the city for love. What he found was a slow and brutal unraveling of his humanity.
In this video, we dive deep into Lino Brocka’s Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag, one of the most powerful and haunting films in Philippine cinema. More than just a love story gone wrong, it’s a searing critique of urban poverty, exploitation, and the silent violence of being invisible in your own country.
We break down its story, themes, and direction — and explore what the city truly took from Julio.
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