Anak (2000): Cast & Plot
Anak is a 2000 drama directed by Rory B. Quintos, starring Vilma Santos as Josie, Archie Adamos and Sheila Mae Alvero. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Rory B. Quintos
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Anak About?
The premise of Anak without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
Anak Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- overseas filipino worker
- airport
- airplane
- airliner
- high five
- passport
- balikbayan
- stuffed toy
- stuffed kermit the frog
- hello kitty doll
- tweety bird shirt
- interrupted telephone call
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- fried egg
- singing bahay kubo
- singing while cooking
- allergic person
- mispronouncing word
- making fun of own mistake
- throwing something at someone
- title based on song
- playing while eating
- cemetery
- visiting a cemetery
- visiting husband's grave
- combing hair
- walkman
- tattoo
- writing a love letter
- funeral wake
- flashback
- taxi driver
- selling appliances
- problem
- eating in a chinese restaurant
- dinner at a restaurant
- hatred against mother
- rebelling against parent
- duster
- locked inside a house
- calendar
- aquarium
- frog
- runaway
- catching boyfriend with another girl
- caught with another woman
- miscarriage
- abortion
- pride
- rain
- abortionist
Anak Cast & Characters
Vilma Santos leads the cast as Josie, with Archie Adamos as Mercy's husband and Sheila Mae Alvero as Daday. Directed by Rory B. Quintos; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rory B. Quintos
- Vilma Santos as Josie
- Archie Adamos as Mercy's husband
- Sheila Mae Alvero as Daday
- Baron Geisler as Michael
Also Starring in Anak
· 23 more- Claudine Barretto Carla
- Joel Torre Rudy
- Cherry Pie Picache Mercy
- John Lapus Sing-Along Bar Host 1
- Odette Khan Mrs. Madrid
- Amy Austria Lyn
- Jodi Sta. Maria Bernadette
- Lui Villaruz Bully
- Jiro Manio Jason
- Tess Dumpit Norma
- Jessette Prospero Elma
- Aida Espiritu Teacher
- Leandro Muñoz Brian
- Cris Michelena Arnel
- Don Laurel Lester
- Girlie Alcantara Tess
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- Gino Paul Guzman Don Don
- Troy Martino Al
- Hazel Ann Mendoza Young Carla
- Manny Mendoza Lyn's Cousin
- Jojo Saguin Sing-Along Bar Host 2
- Daniel Morial Young Michael
- Sarji Ruiz Bully
More from Rory B. Quintos
More films directed by Rory B. Quintos: Suddenly It’s Magic, Love Me Again, Dubai and Kailangan Kita.
Anak Plot Summary
What happens in Anak from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Josie is a devoted mother of three who journeys to Hong Kong to work as a nanny for a wealthy couple, hoping the higher wages will lift her family out of hardship. The choice is bittersweet, because she knows the time apart will weigh heavily on her children, especially after her husband dies not long after she leaves. She returns with gifts and savings meant to spark a new business, but the homecoming brings a quiet tension rather than celebration.
Full summary
The whole story of Anak, scene by scene
Anak Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Anak.
How Well Do You Know Anak?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Where does Josie go to work as a nanny for a wealthy couple?
Cars in Anak
6 cars on screen, including the Custom Made 'Jeepney' and the 1995 Toyota Corolla.
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Custom Made 'Jeepney' Important role -
1995 Toyota Corolla Minor role -
1982 Isuzu Gemini Background role -
Mitsubishi L-300 FB Background role
Anak Also Known As
Also known as “The Child”.
- Also known as
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- The Child
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Anak FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Anak, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Anak?
Anak runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Anak released?
Anak was released on May 10, 2000.
Who directed Anak?
Anak was directed by Rory B. Quintos.
More films by Rory B. Quintos Who is in the cast of Anak?
Anak stars Vilma Santos as Josie, Archie Adamos as Mercy's husband and Sheila Mae Alvero as Daday, among 27 credited actors.
Does Anak have a post-credit scene?
No. Anak has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Anak in?
The original language of Anak is Tagalog.
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