Synopsis
In a remote fishing island in the '50s, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Marilou Diaz-AbayaDirector
- Jun Robles LanaScreenplay
Cast
- Jomari YllanaPepito
- Elizabeth OropesaRosa
- Chin-Chin GutierrezMrs. Santiago
- Jhong HilarioLuis
- Nini JacintoMaya
- LJ MorenoSara
- Pen MedinaGusting
- Tanya GomezMinda
- Rolando TinioApo
- Mia GutierrezTale
- Manjo del MundoMr. Santiago
- Ronnie LazaroBerto
Themes
midwifeteacherreputationwoman directorsterile