The Child
2000 · Movie · 135 min. · Philippines
The main character is a Filipina Overseas Contract Worker, one of the many residents of the archipelago who is forced to leave her family and take a higher paying job in a more prosperous Asian country. While she is working her employer refuses to let her take a vacation, nor does he deliver her mail to her. She is unaware, therefore, that her husband has died. When she finally returns to the Philippines she is met with resentment and hatred by her children. The movie studies how she overcomes these feelings and rebuilds the relationship with her family.
Direction Rory B. Quintos
Cast Vilma Santos · Claudine Barretto · Joel Torre · Beron Geisler · Sheila Mae Alvero · Amy Austria · Cherry Pie Picache · Leandro Muñoz · Tess Dumpit · Cris Michelena · Hazel Ann Mendoza · Daniel Morial · Gino Paul Guzman · Jodi Santa Maria · Odette Khan
Soundtrack Jessie Lasaten
Screenplay Raymond Lee · Ricardo Lee
Cinematography Joe Batac
Original title Anak
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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