Desire
They met as strangers and yet... Was she more than a daughter? Was he less than a father?
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.
TMDB
10.0/10
1 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Tagalog
Top billed cast
Release dates
PhilippinesPH
- Theatrical25 Dec 1982
Frequently asked questions
- When was Desire released?
- Desire was released on 25 December 1982.
- Where can I watch Desire online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Desire right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Desire?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Desire is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Desire?
- Desire holds a 10.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Desire?
- Desire (1982) was directed by Eddie Romero.
- How long is Desire?
- Desire runs for 1h 40m.
