ASK MDL: Parental Ties 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. (Source: IMDb) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- dansk
- Norsk
- Native Title: Anak
- Also Known As: The Child , 母と娘
- Director: Rory Quintos
- Screenwriter: Ricky Lee, Moira Lang, Artemio Abad
- Genres: Drama, Family
Cast & Credits
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![Vilma Santos in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Vilma Santos in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Vilma SantosJosieMain Role -
![Claudine Barretto in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Claudine Barretto in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Claudine BarrettoCarlaMain Role -
![Joel Torre in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Joel Torre in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Joel TorreRudySupport Role -
![Baron Geisler in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Baron Geisler in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Baron GeislerMichaelSupport Role -
![Cherry Pie Picache in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Cherry Pie Picache in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Cherry Pie PicacheMercySupport Role -
![Jodi Sta. Maria in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)]( "Jodi Sta. Maria in Anak Philippines Movie (2000)")
Jodi Sta. MariaBernadetteSupport Role
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Reviews
A big hugs to all parents out there!
I just recently watched it on Youtube because I was only 1 year old when it was released. Even though it is a Star Cinema production, I expected it to be more dramatic than light drama. But it is nice to found out that it has comedy which is like Star Cinema movies today.Even though it is a light drama, I cried several times while watching it. Even though it is focused on the mother and the oldest daughter, her other two children were still given a heart-touching scene. Each child has a separate scene with their mother that I cried. On a technical aspect, I didn't like the voice-over in the movie. It felt redundant because aside from it is seen in the scene there was a voice-over narrating what happens.
Watching it made me realized how it is difficult to be a parent. Being a parent doesn't end by giving their financial needs, emotional support is also important for the children.
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