A nun's habit vs. high society—guess which one wins when Mama's in charge?
A story about a young woman who wants to be a nun but after the death of her father was forced by her mother to live a life as a socialite.
Acting
Gloria Romero as the controlling mother—absolutely terrifying.
Costume
Habit to haute couture transformation sequence deserves applause.
Writing
Title's floral metaphor pays off devastatingly in final act.
Director
Agustin dela Cruz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Title translates to 'Why the Flower Has Mud'—a Filipino proverb about corrupted innocence.
Released during Marcos era when melodramas subtly critiqued social climbing and moral compromise.
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