This film tries to be intellectual, and it works. Part of the experimental "Sto. Niño" trilogy of adult films, Kama uses anthropological imagery to discuss Filipino sexuality. Castillo plays a folk healer. There are no disco beats here; the soundtrack is just a single kudyapi (string instrument) playing discordant notes. This is not a "turn on" film; it is a disturbing descent into folklore. For collectors, the "best full" print of Kama is rare because most copies lost the final reel. When found, it reveals a shocking tragic ending that rivals The Passion of Joan of Arc in its intensity.
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Castillo's work during this decade often explored themes of exploitation, poverty, and isolation. Virgin People This film tries to be intellectual, and it works