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Comedy drama

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978): Cast

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978) movie poster

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay is a 1978 comedy drama directed by Lino Brocka, starring Dolphy as Dioscoro Derecho / Coring, Phillip Salvador and Marissa Delgado. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.

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Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Lino Brocka
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ang Tatay Kong Nanay About?

The premise of Ang Tatay Kong Nanay without spoilers.

Coring, a gay beautician, unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of a baby that his former ward Dennis entrusts to him. The child grows up believing Coring is his biological father, enjoying a peaceful home until the child's mother reappears, demanding the boy back and forcing Coring to confront his role and the complexities of chosen family.

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • first person title
  • four word title
  • baby
  • gay
  • beautician
  • gay parent
  • lesbian mother
  • gay son
  • gay father
  • family relationships
  • longing for a friend
  • toy gun
+18 more
  • shame
  • robot
  • pining
  • lullaby
  • lipstick
  • fight
  • father son relationship
  • father left a baby
  • fashion show
  • doting father
  • disco
  • cross dresser
  • coloring book
  • boxing
  • beauty salon
  • baptism
  • adopted son
  • discipline
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Cast & crew

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Cast & Characters

Dolphy leads the cast as Dioscoro Derecho / Coring, with Phillip Salvador as Dennis and Marissa Delgado as Mariana Jimenez. Directed by Lino Brocka; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lino Brocka

More films directed by Lino Brocka: A Plea to God, Biktima, All Be Damned and Dirty Affair.

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Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Also Known As

Also known as “My Father Is My Mother”.

Also known as
  • My Father Is My Mother

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FAQ

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ang Tatay Kong Nanay, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ang Tatay Kong Nanay?

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Ang Tatay Kong Nanay released?

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay was released on June 2, 1978.

Who directed Ang Tatay Kong Nanay?

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay was directed by Lino Brocka.

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Who is in the cast of Ang Tatay Kong Nanay?

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay stars Dolphy as Dioscoro Derecho / Coring, Phillip Salvador as Dennis and Marissa Delgado as Mariana Jimenez, among 11 credited actors.

Does Ang Tatay Kong Nanay have a post-credit scene?

No. Ang Tatay Kong Nanay has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ang Tatay Kong Nanay in?

The original language of Ang Tatay Kong Nanay is Tagalog.

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