Inang yaya (2006)

User Rating:

8.4/10   

Directors:

Pablo Biglang-awa
Veronica Velasco

Writer:

Veronica Velasco (writer)

Release Date:

29 November 2006 (Philippines)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Ang Oras, Nahahati. Ang Puso, Hindi.

Plot Keywords:

Single Mother | Mother | Nanny | School | Grandmother

Awards:

9 wins & 19 nominations

Cast

Maricel Soriano	...	Norma
Sunshine Cruz	...	May
Zoren Legaspi	...	Noel
Liza Lorena	...	Lola Toots
Tala Santos	...	Ruby
Erika Oreta	...	Louise
Marita Zobel	...	Lola Tersing
Kalila Aguilos	...	Luz (as Kalila Aguiluz)
Matthew Mendoza	...	Mon
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Julia Buencamino	...	Margarita
Soliman Cruz
Ericka Dehesa	...	Alexa
Janneke	...	Nana
John Michael Reyes	...	Carlo
Jessie Trinidad	...	Cocoy

Also Known As:

Mother Nanny (Philippines: English title)

Runtime:

Philippines:99 min

Country:

Philippines

Language:

Filipino | Tagalog

Color:

Color

Certification:

Philippines:G (MTRCB)

Company:

Unitel Pictures

Trivia:

One of the very few Filipino films that given Rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board. It means it is 100 percent free from any tax.

Soundtrack:

Munting Hiling

"Tearjerker"-type of Movie

On Monday, December 11th, here in Philippines, I decided to watch this movie, alone, at SM Megamall, as my wife had to work at her office. Since my Tagalog comprehension is limited, I wanted to watch a movie that has a GP rating and with young children, so I can understand the Tagalog language easier. So, I watched it, not knowing that this movie is a Tearjerker.

While watching it on Monday, I sent my wife an SMS that I am watching this movie and she told me she wanted to watch this movie, too. At this moment, I did not know this movie is a Tearjerker. (Most often, I avoid tearjerkers because I grew up under the condition that men are not supposed to cry.) Throughout the movie, many people were crying, then there were scenes that made people laugh, especially how Maricel Soriano acted when chasing for the taxi.

The scene that affected me, most, was when Ruby entered the Louise' home and she seeks the attention of Louise, but was constantly ignored as her mom continued to iron the clothes. -- For me, growing up in the USA, I am able to recognize & reflect at that emotional scene.

Ruby was restricted from doing and saying everything, as identified on the bus ride. -- When I was growing up in the USA, I recognized "restrictions" being raised by a Filipino father in the US Navy and American mother from New England part of the United States.

On Thursday, I watched the movie, again, but this time, with my wife, and she also enjoyed the movie. During this time, she saw me cry, however, she cried more and the group of people behind us and around the cinema, also cried. My wife enjoyed the entire movie. She said that the movie portrays the True Lives of People, worldwide. I would agree because I see the Nanny-scenes, almost daily, when living in the USA.

My mother in-law (mother of my wife) is very interested in watching this movie, as I type this comment for IMDb.

As I have seen many Filipino movies, from 1992 to present time, I strongly recommend this movie as a MUST WATCH. (The last movie I enjoyed as much, as "All About Love.") I plan to buy the DVD of Inang Yaya as soon as it is released.