In the Bosom of the Enemy (2001)

3.8/10 • 101 min • Drama War

Overview

Set against the backdrop of Japanese occupation in the Philippines during WWII. Captain Hiroshi's Filipina lover dies while giving birth to their daughter, and he soon runs out of powdered milk to feed his infant. Conveniently, he encounters Pilar, whose husband, Diego, is being tortured by Hiroshi's soldiers as a suspected guerrilla. Pilar, who begs Hiroshi for Diego's release, ends up working in Hiroshi's household as a wet nurse for the infant.

Cast

Mylene Dizon

Pilar

Jomari Yllana

Diego

Mon Confiado

Ka Herman

Richard Quan

Guerilla Leader

Neil Ryan Sese

Interpreter

Ynez Veneracion

Soledad

Mario Magallona

Kojima

Richard Arellano

Guerilla Aide

Ricky Pascua

Townspeople

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