Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie (1994): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie is a 1994 family drama directed by Olivia M. Lamasan, starring Aiko Melendez as Ana, Chin Chin Gutierrez and Trina Javier. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Olivia M. Lamasan
- Original language
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Tagalog - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie About?
The premise of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Celebrating the drama anthology’s third anniversary, the series was adapted into a feature film. It follows Ana, a teenage girl who assumes the role of mother to her cousin Marissa’s son while Marissa lives in Japan pursuing an entertainment career. The story examines Ana’s sacrifices, the strain of distance, and the bonds that keep the family united.
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- five word title
- title directed by female
- filipino drama
- f rated
- cousin cousin relationship
- family relationships
- foster mother
- baby
Where to Watch Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie
Rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Cast & Characters
Aiko Melendez leads the cast as Ana, with Chin Chin Gutierrez as Marissa and Trina Javier as Woman with Child. Directed by Olivia M. Lamasan; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director Olivia M. Lamasan
- Aiko Melendez as Ana
- Chin Chin Gutierrez as Marissa
- Trina Javier as Woman with Child
- Caridad Sanchez as Nena
Also Starring in Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie
· 35 more- Richard Gomez Mike
- Robert Arevalo Miguel
- Butch Namba Tonichi
- Vangie Labalan Aling Tessie
- Liza Lorena Minerva
- Malou Crisologo Woman in Church
- Eula Valdez Gigi
- Pocholo Montes Lawyer
- Jao Mapa Jerry
- Charo Santos-Concio Narrator
- Joe Jardi Mang Ador
- Aida Espiritu Doctor
- Dwight Gaston Danny
- Shintaro Valdes Jimmy
- Karl Angelo Legaspi BJ (5-year-old)
- Jeanette Fernando McDonald's Manager
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- Glenda Garcia Stella
- Jessica Uy Aranas McDonald's Crew
- Phil Noble Choreographer
- Kite Lopez Simang
- Al Luna McDonald's Crew
- Saredith Camina McDonald's Crew
- Elfren Vibar McDonald's Crew
- Richard Reynante McDonald's Crew
- Melai Adriano Japayuki
- Aldy Antonio Roger
- Dan Dupaya Japayuki's Boyfriend
- Joy Mabahague Fighting Couple
- Dong Cortez Fighting Couple
- Jackie Y. Liu Admitting Nurse
- Alice Labaydan BJ's Yaya
- Jubim Javier Child
- Keng Keng Calilong BJ (1-year-old)
- Agot Gratela BJ (6-month-old)
- Leah Krishna Baldehueza BJ (2-month-old)
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Plot Summary
What happens in Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ana, Aiko Melendez, a working student who balances shifts at McDonald’s with caring responsibilities, becomes the unexpected center of a fragile family saga surrounding BJ, the baby born to her sixteen-year-old cousin Marissa. Marissa, who comes from a life of hardship, decides to work in Japan to provide for her child, leaving BJ in the care of Ana with the help of Ana’s mother, Caridad Sanchez as Nena. The baby’s arrival kicks off a web of loyalties, secrets, and the pull of two different worlds.
Full summary
The whole story of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie, scene by scene
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie.
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “私の子供” and “Watashi no kodomo”.
- Also known as
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- 私の子供
- Watashi no kodomo
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Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie?
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie released?
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie was released on June 22, 1994.
Who directed Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie?
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie was directed by Olivia M. Lamasan.
More films by Olivia M. Lamasan Who is in the cast of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie?
Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie stars Aiko Melendez as Ana, Chin Chin Gutierrez as Marissa and Trina Javier as Woman with Child, among 39 credited actors.
Where can I watch Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie?
In the US, Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie in?
The original language of Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie is Tagalog.
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