Cain and Abel
7.2
“Two brothers, both consumed by ANGER.”
A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel, the strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.
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Cast
26 people
Christopher de Leon
Ellis
Known for
Batang Quiapo
Phillip Salvador
Lorenz
Also in
This Is My Country
Jaguar
Carmi Martin
Cita
Also in
For Y'ur Height Only
Sosyal Climbers
Mona Lisa
Señora Pina
Known for
Insiang
Cecille Castillo
Rina
Also in
The Killing of Satan
Of the Flesh
Baby Delgado
Becky
Also in
Nakawin Natin Ang Bawat Sandali
Working Girls
Ruel Vernal
Jumbo
Known for
Insiang
Michael Sandico
Robert
Also in
Moral
Asphalt Blood
Venchito Galvez
Pilo
Also in
This Is My Country
Bona
Tonio Guiterrez
Robert's Goons
No other roles listed
Bey Vito
Robert's Goons
Also in
This Is My Country
Dung-aw
Joe Jardi
Tikboy
Known for
Manila in the Claws of Light
Insiang
Lino Brocka Director · Ricky Lee Screenplay Max Jocson Composer
United States release February 22, 2022 · Produced in Philippines · Original title Cain at Abel
Production
Cine Suerte
Production
Philippines
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Cain at Abel
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
Tagalog
Release dates
Spain · September 18, 1982
Premiere · San Sebastian International Film Festival
Philippines · October 7, 1982
Theatrical
United States · February 22, 2022
Physical · Kani Releasing
Canada
February 22, 2022 · Physical · Kani Releasing
France
March 4, 2023 · Premiere · Vesoul Asian Film Festival
Italy
April 21, 2017 · Premiere · Udine Far East Film Festival
Japan
March 15, 1997 · Theatrical · Japan Foundation-sponsored screenings, Tokyo
February 6, 1998 · Theatrical · Lino Brocka Retrospective, Fukuoka
Philippines
November 14, 2016 · Premiere · Cinema One Originals Film Festival (Restored Version)
Portugal
October 19, 2026 · Premiere · Doclisboa International Film Festival
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