Kisapmata

A young woman marries a man despite the interference of her domineering father. A retired police officer, the father is possessive and jealous of his daughter's suitors, leading to a strained relationship as he attempts to maintain patriarchal control over her life and marriage.

This 1981 Philippine crime drama and thriller was directed by Mike de Leon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Raquel Villavicencio and Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. This was the first of two films directed by de Leon, followed by Crossroads in 2022. The movie was produced by Cinema Artists and Bancom Audiovision and stars Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Vic Silayan, and Charito Solis.

The film is well-received by viewers, holding a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on 959 votes and an 8.3 rating on TMDB from 29 votes.