Aishite imasu (Mahal kita) 1941

Oct 16 2005 N/A 1h 47m
Drama, Romance, War

Inya, a heroine of the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during World War II, recalls events involving her husband Edilberto and their childhood friend Ignacio, a transvestite who, masquerading as a woman also named Inya, becomes the lover of the local Japanese commander, Ichiru, and is caught between a duty to be a spy for his country and friends and his reluctant but growing love for Ichiru.

Plot

Inya, a heroine of the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during World War II, recalls events involving her husband Edilberto and their childhood friend Ignacio, a transvestite who, masquerading as a woman also named Inya, becomes the lover of the local Japanese commander Ichiru, and is caught between duty to be a spy for his country and friends and his reluctant but growing love for Ichiru.

Written by

Ricky Lee, Joel Lamangan

Directed by

Joel Lamangan

Production Countries

Philippines

Production Companies

Regal Entertainment, BAS Film Productions Inc.

Languages

Awards

15 wins & 6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
141
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA