Facundo Alitaftaf (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Dolphy, Lotis Key, Trixia Gomez, Max Alvarado
Directed by: Luciano B. Carlos
Print: Color
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Language: Filipino (Tagalog), English subtitles

*Facundo Alitaftaf* (1978) is a Filipino comedy directed by Luciano B. Carlos. The film follows the lives of twin brothers born to a homeless woman who dies during childbirth. One twin, Alitaftaf, is adopted by a poor couple, while the other, Facundo, is adopted by a middle-class family. Growing up in contrasting environments, the brothers develop distinct personalities—Alitaftaf is kind-hearted but has difficulty speaking, while Facundo is spoiled and mischievous. The narrative explores themes of nature versus nurture, social class, and the impact of upbringing on character development.