Giliw Ko (1939) poster4

Philippines10 Essential Filipino FilmsStop 4 of 10

Giliw Ko

1939 · 90 min · Romance

A country girl who sings American songs on the radio finds sudden fame and moves to Manila, navigating love and the seductions of stardom. A charming musical from the golden age of Philippine cinema.

Runtime
90 min
Genre
Romance · Music
Mood
romantic · uplifting
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · film history
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Part of 10 Essential Filipino Films

This film is stop 4 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Philippines. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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