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The OFW dream curdles into nightmare when your kids become strangers.

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Gut-wrenching family sagaSocial realist tearjerkerSlow-burn maternal horror

Overview

A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.

Content warning

tense philippines death of husband family problems working mom overseas filipino workers strained relationship domestic helper

Economic migration's hidden costMaternal sacrifice vs. presenceClass aspiration and shameGenerational trauma transmission

Standout Aspects

Acting

Vilma Santos delivers career-peak devastation.

Direction

Quintos holds the frame on unbearable silences.

Best for:Solo·Family

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Rory B. Quintos

ReleasedMay 10, 2000

Runtime2h 15m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Vilma Santos

Josie

Claudine Barretto

Carla

Joel Torre

Rudy

Baron Geisler

Michael

Amy Austria

Lyn

Cherry Pie Picache

Mercy

Leandro Muñoz

Brian

Tess Dumpit

Norma

Jodi Sta. Maria

Bernadette

Odette Khan

Mrs. Madrid

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Official Trailer | 'Anak' | Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto

Official Trailer | 'Anak' | Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto

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