Badjao

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

Director: Lamberto V. Avellana

Cast: Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova, Vic Silayan, Oscar Keesee, Pedro Faustino, Arturo Moran

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