Weighed But Found Wanting

– The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of his ext..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 6 Minutes
Release Year:
1974
Original Name:
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
Weighed But Found Wanting (1974) - Also known as Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang

The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of his extravagant lifestyle and the hypocrisy of the town's so-called leading citizens weigh heavily on him, and he reaches out to the village outcasts.

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Release Date:

30 May 1974

Language:

Filipino, Tagalog

Director:

Lino Brocka

Writer:

Lino Brocka, Mario O'Hara

Main Actors:

Lolita Rodriguez, Lilia Dizon, Eddie Garcia, Mario O'Hara

Plot:

(Filipino with English subtitles) This landmark film is considered by many to be one of the most important in Philippine cinema. The son of a wealthy man, Junior has everything he could possibly want. But the emptiness of his extravagant lifestyle and the hypocrisy of the town's so-called leading citizens weigh heavily on him, pushing him to reach out to the village outcasts.

Awards:

7 wins & 2 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10