Desire
"They met as strangers and yet... Was she more than a daughter? Was he less than a father?"
Originally released in 1982. Desire is a drama/romance film. directed by Eddie Romero.
Starring Tetchie Agbayani, John Saxon, and Charito Solis
Synopsis
The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman who was raised by her widowed mother, who tells her that her American air force father died in a car accident shortly before her birth. As Bessie nears graduation, she rebels against the plans of her devoted mother. Being strong-willed and romantic, she dreams of a challenging career and plans to seek out her late father's relatives in America. To earn money for the trip, she works as a model/dancer in a Manila disco. During one of her performances she meets Joe Hale, an American, who is in Manila to work in a friend's advertising firm. Joe and Bessie are attracted to each other, but before the attraction is acted upon, Bessie discovers that Joe might be her father. An investigation into the past is launched in order to find the truth about Bessie's parentage.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hemisphere Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire about?
The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman w...
Who directed Desire?
Desire was directed by Eddie Romero.
How long is Desire?
Desire has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Desire released?
Desire was released on December 25, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desire?
The main cast of Desire includes Tetchie Agbayani, John Saxon, Charito Solis, Judith Chapman, Mark Gil.