Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother? (1990)
Overview
When it is time for her to give birth, Andrea, a communist insurgent seeks refuge in the city to her best friend Joyce. When Andrea's husband is reportedly killed, she temporarily leaves her son to their care. But before Andrea could return to her baby, she is arrested by the military. With no news of Andrea's whereabouts and presuming her to have been dead, the childless couple decided to keep the child and bring him to the United States. Upon returning to the country after seven years for a visit, Andrea confronts them and tries to claim his son back.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 0.263 |
Directed By
Gil Portes
Crew
Gil Portes
Ely Cruz
Ricardo Lee
Mon Faustino
Edgardo Vinarao
Gil Portes
Ricardo Lee
TOP CAST
Nora Aunor
Andrea
Gina Alajar
Joyce
Lloyd Samartino
Emil
Dan Alvaro
Donato
Perla Bautista
Mrs. Abad
R.R. Herrera
Raymond
Melissa Mendez
Emma
Susan Africa
Jackylyn
Juan Rodrigo
Momoy
Ernie Zarate
Tomas
Malou de Guzman
Activist Teacher
Lani Lizarda
Activist Teacher
Grace Amilbangsa
Missionary 1
Joyce E. Bernal
Missionary 2
Al-Rasheed
Nato
Bunny del Rosario
Midwife
Raul Regalado
Interrogator 1
Eros Lapena
Interrogator 2
Joel David
Human Rights Lawyer
Henry Echaverria
Man in Hospital
Joy Jimenez
Woman in Hospita
Crisaldo Pablo
Rebel
Rowena Raganit
Singing Amazon
Danny Fiad
Fisherman
Edel Acenas
Pol
Baby Divina
Baby
Precy Tabuena
Lucia
Ernesto Arguelles
Pedro
Belen Jacinto
Salesgirl
Ben Banares
Pianist
Julie Fe Navarro
Volunteer Worker
Gerald Dionisio
Police 2
Noel Baltazar
Soldier 1
Elino Paglinawan
Soldier 2
Bert Nicolas
Soldier 3
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