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Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979): Cast & Plot

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Ina Ka ng Anak Mo is a 1979 drama directed by Lino Brocka, starring Nora Aunor as Esther Faustigo, Raul Aragon and Lolita Rodriguez. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Ina Ka ng Anak Mo (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Lino Brocka
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
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The story

What Is Ina Ka ng Anak Mo About?

The premise of Ina Ka ng Anak Mo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A story about a husband who falls in love with his mother-in-law.

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Themes & Keywords

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  • mother daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Cast & Characters

Nora Aunor leads the cast as Esther Faustigo, with Raul Aragon as Luis Faustigo and Lolita Rodriguez as Renata Lacuesta. Directed by Lino Brocka; 4 actors are credited in all.

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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Plot

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Plot Summary

What happens in Ina Ka ng Anak Mo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Esther Lacuesta-Postigo, played by Nora Aunor, is a tireless social worker who teaches family planning to local communities. Her life with her husband Luis Postigo begins with ordinary routines, yet the couple’s conversations reveal deeper tensions. Esther longs for a child, and the conversation with her devout mother, Renata Lacuesta, quickly turns to faith-based solutions. Renata, a 43-year-old widow with a fervent Catholic life, attends mass at Quiapo Church, kneels along the church’s length, and hosts a rosary gathering at home. The spiritual practices underscore a quiet pressure in the family: Renata believes that faith and ritual might unlock Esther and Luis’s fertility where medicine has not.

Full summary

The whole story of Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ina Ka ng Anak Mo?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Esther Lacuesta-Postigo’s profession?

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FAQ

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ina Ka ng Anak Mo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ina Ka ng Anak Mo?

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Ina Ka ng Anak Mo released?

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo was released on December 25, 1979.

Who directed Ina Ka ng Anak Mo?

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo was directed by Lino Brocka.

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Who is in the cast of Ina Ka ng Anak Mo?

Ina Ka ng Anak Mo stars Nora Aunor as Esther Faustigo, Raul Aragon as Luis Faustigo and Lolita Rodriguez as Renata Lacuesta, among 4 credited actors.

Does Ina Ka ng Anak Mo have a post-credit scene?

No. Ina Ka ng Anak Mo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ina Ka ng Anak Mo in?

The original language of Ina Ka ng Anak Mo is Tagalog.

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