Badjao

Badjao (1957) is a drama, romance film directed by Lamberto V. Avellana rated 7.2/10.

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.

Cast

Rosa Rosal

Bala Amai

Tony Santos

Hassan

Leroy Salvador

Asid

Joseph de Cordova

Datu Tahil

Vic Silayan

Jikiri

Oscar Keesee

Ismail

Pedro Faustino

Badjao Chief

Arturo Moran

Taosug Guard

Tony Dantes

Badjao Guard

Gerry Gabaldon

Graib