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When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black

1978 · 150 min Drama Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

"Pag-puti ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak" is a pulsating love story that recaptures the nostalgic fifties, the exciting era of mass hysteria, and the golden years of the rock and roll fever inflicted by screaming, wiggling hip-shaking foreign pop idols dominated by Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Pat Boone, Doris Day and the Platters. It is more than a love story. It is also a commentary - a satire rich with humor injected into a moral, psychological, sociological, and cultural aspect, outlook, and values of the said bygone era. It is a poignant rich-girl-meets poor boy love story of Julie Monserat and Candido Ventura - two love-struck starry eyed youths who fought for their right to love each other, here is a story that touches social conflict - the perennial clashes and discrimination between the rich and the poor.

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Original Title Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak
Year 1978
Country Philippines
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Celso Ad. Castillo
Runtime 150 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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