Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan (lit. 'Nothing Follows the Past') is a 1987 Filipino drama film directed by Leroy Salvador and written by Rene O. Villanueva and Raquel Villavicencio. Based on the TSS Komiks "komik" of the same name by Gilda Olvidado, it stars Christopher de Leon, Sharon Cuneta, Carmi Martin, Chanda Romero, Ronaldo Valdez, Tommy Abuel, Ali Sotto and Katrin Gonzales. Produced by Viva Films, the film was released on November 26, 1987.

Plot

The story revolves around Ronic (Christopher de Leon) and Malou (Sharon Cuneta) who are currently facing tests in life. Ronic's wife died and he was depressed and down and would want to move on, while Malou's mother is suffering a disease that pushed her to work as a waitress in a club. Ronic meets Malou and sees a lot of resemblance with his deceased wife, Rossana.

Cast

• Christopher de Leon as Ronic
• Sharon Cuneta as Malou
• Carmi Martin as Lucy
• Chanda Romero as Tess
• Ronaldo Valdez as Mel
• Tommy Abuel as Gil
• Katrina Gonzales as Gretchen
• Ali Sotto as Sandra
• Marita Zobel as Malou's mother
• Johnny Wilson as Ronic's father
• Naty Santiago as Ronic's mother
• Vangie Labalan as Didang
• Bella Flores as club manager
• Manny Castañeda as couturier / dressmaker
• Club customers
  • Polly Cadsawan
  • Vic Belaro
  • Ronnie Jurado
  • Albert Garcia
• Club hostess
  • Rosset Bustos
  • Liza Mojica
  • Jessica Damondamon
• Gil's office secretaries
  • Abegail Morales
  • Gladys Cruz
• Pilar de Leon as store owner
• Baby Bayor as house tenant
• Arnie Torres as Malou's mother's nurse
• Lorena Bote as emergency nurse I
• Ronic's housemaids
  • Irene Sarmiento
  • Asuncion Bation
• Riza Navarro as typing class teacher
• James Cooper as Malou's wedding hair dresser
• Josie Tagle as talent promotion

Production

Director Leroy Salvador was accused of assaulting an employee of Bulacan Gardens in Quezon City during production of the film.^[1][2]

Release

Walang Karugtong ang Nakaraan was released on November 26, 1987.^[3]