Una Kang Naging Akin

Una Kang Naging Akin

Year: 1991

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Laurice Guillen

RomanceDrama

A helicopter crash on a remote island leaves Nick presumed dead. Amnesic, he calls himself Darwin and is taken in by marine biologist Dr. Mallari. He meets Mallari’s daughter, painter Diosa; they fall in love, have a child. An accident later restores Nick’s memories of his former life and Vanessa, erasing his recollection of Diosa and their child.

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1

Hijack and crash in Palawan

Nicolas Soriano Adriano III and his fiancé Vanessa Yumol travel toward Palawan for his 26th birthday. The helicopter is hijacked by people inside, and Nick’s personal secretary is killed in the attack. Nick is shot and the helicopter crashes into the Palawan mountains, leaving him presumed dead.

Palawan mountains
2

Rescued by tribesmen; amnesia begins

Nick is rescued by local tribesmen after the crash and loses his memory. The accident leads the world to believe he is dead, while he struggles with gaps in his identity. He remains found but unrecognizable to those who knew him.

Palawan mountains
3

Darwin Salvador identity revealed to Modesto

While trying to survive, Nick encounters Modesto Mallari, a marine biologist, and identifies himself as Darwin Salvador. Modesto’s sister Agnes and his daughter Diosa become involved in his life, with Diosa initially cold toward him. Darwin later saves Diosa from a deadly cobra, deepening their bond.

Palawan
4

Darwin and Diosa fall in love; pregnancy

Darwin and Diosa fall in love, though Modesto disapproves due to the uncertain future if Darwin regains his memory. Diosa reveals she is pregnant, prompting Modesto to reluctantly accept their union to protect the baby.

Palawan
5

Pregnancy leads to marriage plans

With Diosa expecting, the couple decides to marry and start a life together despite the lingering question of Darwin’s memory. The impending birth solidifies their commitment.

Palawan
6

Vehicular accident; memory returns

While traveling to fetch a doctor for the birth, a vehicular accident occurs. During an interview that follows, Darwin is forced to reveal his real name and memory returns, confirming he is Nick in another identity.

Palawan road
7

Birth of Darwin Salvador Jr.

Diosa gives birth to a baby boy and names him Darwin Salvador Jr. The family dynamics shift as a new heir enters the world, tying the fates of all involved closer together.

Palawan
8

Nick returns to Manila; warm welcome

Nick is warmly welcomed upon his return to Manila, moving back into his old life while the others navigate the consequences of his dual identity. Diosa decides to go to Manila to bring their son to be with him.

Manila
9

Modesto dies after warning Diosa

Modesto Mallari suffers a fatal heart attack shortly after cautioning Diosa to stop her actions and protect the family’s future. His death shifts the balance of power and accelerates the pursuit of truth.

Palawan
10

Diosa and Agnes head to Manila to reveal the truth

Diosa, with her aunt Agnes, travels to Manila to tell the truth about Nick and the marriage, and to assert her rightful place as Nick’s legal wife. They aim to clear the air and protect the baby’s legitimacy.

Manila
11

Vanessa storms the wedding; confrontation begins

At Vanessa and Nick’s wedding in Manila, Diosa’s presence shocks everyone as Nick’s memory remains uncertain. Agnes warns Diosa not to derail Nick and Vanessa’s relationship, creating a tense confrontation.

Manila
12

Vanessa discovers the affair and the child demand

Vanessa learns of Nick and Diosa’s affair during a heated confrontation at Diosa’s home. Nick tells Vanessa that, to love him again, she should give him a child, intensifying the emotional conflict.

Diosa’s house
13

Memory proof and the revelation of true identities

Diosa explains that Nick’s memory resurfaced in connection with the birth of Junior, and she presents memories proving that Nick and Darwin Salvador are the same person. She declares that she was his first love, cementing the intertwined fates.

Manila
14

Final choice on love and identity

Nick accepts Diosa, insisting that the name doesn’t matter as long as he loves her. He asks to be called Darwin at times, while Diosa embraces their bond. The closing scene shows Diosa, Nick, and Darwin walking along a Palawan shoreline at sunset.

Palawan shoreline

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