Set in 1970, Júlio Madiaga is a probinciano (a young rustic) from the island of Marinduque who arrives in Manila. From time to time, Júlio passes by the corner of Ongpin and Misericordia, as he stares at a peculiar building from a distance. While pursuing his quest, he has to work to survive the conditions of the urban jungle.Manila in the Claws of Light 1975 Full Movie Download
At first, Julio lands a job as a construction worker. Not used to such labor, he falls unconscious due to fatigue and hunger. In the site, he befriends Atong, a fellow construction worker who was hired some five weeks before. Another co-worker advises Julio that city life is quite difficult unless one has the income to enjoy urban comforts. Julio begins to slowly observe the harsh reality of society, even witnessing the accidental death of a worker.One day, while Julio and Atong shop for clothes in the marketplace, a woman dressed in black and wearing sunglasses catches Julio’s attention. She reminds him of Mrs. Cruz, the woman who brought his childhood sweetheart, Ligaya, to Manila for schooling. Julio immediately runs through the crowd to follow the woman and locates her. He tries to approach her, but before he can even say anything, the lady shrieks in distress. Julio flees to prevent making a scene, running back to Atong and leaving the marketplace with him.This is followed by other chance encounters with Mrs. Cruz, leading him to discover that Ligaya was brought to the capital for prostitution. Ligaya explains everything to Julio upon their reunion. Julio plans with Ligaya their return to Marinduque with her baby. They agree to meet at Arranque, but she fails to appear at the appointed time.