Ikaw Ay Akin


Ikaw Ay Akin is a 1978 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal, about a man's guilt over his affair with another woman that hurt the feelings of his long time girlfriend. It starred Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, and Christopher de Leon in leading roles, and also had pre-stardom actors in minor roles, like Rene Requiestas and Sandy Andolong, who would later become de Leon's wife.
The film is now digitally restored and remastered by the ABS-CBN Film Archives through the facilities of Central Digital Lab in Makati City.

Synopsis

Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a sky diving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been sweethearts for five years. When at a business meeting, Rex meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra, an artist who needs tranquilizers for her nerves. She is obviously smitten with Rex and starts going after him at his work, at home, and at his jump site until they have an affair. With the perceptive Teresita immediately sensing this and Sandra feeling guilty, Rex is unsettled by his conflicting feelings for the two.

Cast

The film was first released on December 8, 1978, sixteen days before the 1978 Metro Manila Film Festival.
The restored version was premiered on November 14, 2015 as part of the 2015 Cinema One Originals. The premiere was attended by the family of Ishmael Bernal; film screenwriter Jose Carreon; Mon Confiado, actor Junjun Quintana; one of the film's cast members Evelyn Vargas-Knaebel; former actress Cecille Castillo; vice head of the National Committee on Cinema, Teddy Co; Ricky Orellana, head of Mowelfund Audiovisual Archives; writers Mario A. Hernando and Raquel Villavicencio; and director Joyce Bernal. Myx VJ, Ai dela Cruz hosted the premiere event.