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10 May 2000 (Philippines)
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The main character is a Filipina Overseas Contract Worker, one of the many residents of the archipelago...
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(Cast overview, first billed only)| Vilma Santos | ... | Josie | |
| Claudine Barretto | ... | Carla | |
| Joel Torre | ... | Rudy | |
| Baron Geisler | ... | Michael | |
| Sheila Mae Alvero | ... | Daday (as Sheila Mae) | |
| Amy Austria | ... | Lyn | |
| Cherry Pie Picache | ... | Mercy | |
| Leandro Muñoz | ... | Brian | |
| Tess Dumpit | ... | Norma | |
| Cris Michelena | ... | Arnel | |
| Hazel Ann Mendoza | ... | Young Carla | |
| Daniel Morial | ... | Young Michael | |
| Gino Paul Guzman | ... | Don Don | |
| Jodi Sta. Maria | ... | Bernadette | |
| Odette Khan | ... | Mrs. Madrid |
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The Child (International: English title)
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135 min | USA:120 min (San Francisco Asian American Film Festival)
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Gabby Concepcion was initially tapped to play the role of Rudy.
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References Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
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There are drawbacks in Anak, small aspects that could be left out or be more emphasized; but forget that petty cash because
Just as I had forgotten the reason for making movies, that not all movies are justified merely as a moneymaking device where profit, spin off products and the inclusion of at least one major Hollywood movie star are dominant ingredients in the narrative formula; just as I had misplaced the argument for film production itself, Anak puts it all right again.
Quintos peels away every superfluous non-significant element and leaves us with a nucleus so pure, so strong and so universally true that it touches all of us. Separation from loved ones, sacrifices and the complexity of family relations are key components of the narrative that, propelled by brilliant acting, drives this highly realistic and touching story forward.
And realism and emotions are clues to what makes Anak such a gripping tale. In other, more conventional, 'touching' films I often feel left off with an awkward, almost embarrassed, feeling of having been tricked to tears by elementary storytelling mechanisms. But the feeling of a natural, almost improvised acting in Anak, conveys everyday life as well as the intense moments with an exceptional credibility which makes the overall narrative so strong it should leave its audience feeling that this is one of the primary reasons for storytelling.