Paalam (1983 film)

Paalam is a 1983 Filipino drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal. The film stars Phillip Salvador, Chanda Romero, and Liza Lorena. Paalam translates to "Goodbye" or "Farewell" in Filipino (Tagalog). The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations, particularly focusing on the complexities of relationships within a specific social and historical context. While not considered one of Bernal's most commercially successful films, it is often cited as representative of his socially conscious and artistically significant body of work. It contributed to the development of Philippine cinema by exploring complex narratives and character development in a period when Filipino film was rapidly evolving.