Mila (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mila is a 2001 drama directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Maricel Soriano as Mila Cabangon, Nonie Buencamino and Serena Dalrymple. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $13,589 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mila About?
The premise of Mila without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A dedicated educator caught in the upheaval and needs of the times imparts the basic rudiments of knowledge while being haunted by personal questions that remain unanswered.
Mila Themes & Keywords
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- street child
- teacher
- drug addiction
- character name in title
Mila Cast & Characters
Maricel Soriano leads the cast as Mila Cabangon, with Nonie Buencamino as Nato and Serena Dalrymple as Jenny. Directed by Joel Lamangan; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Lamangan
- Maricel Soriano as Mila Cabangon
- Nonie Buencamino as Nato
- Serena Dalrymple as Jenny
- Kirby de Jesus as Boyet
Also Starring in Mila
· 34 more- Caridad Sanchez Mrs. Pangan
- Piolo Pascual Primo
- Princess Punzalan Linda
- Angie Castrence Prostitute
- Kaye Abad Winona
- Cherry Pie Picache Rona
- Katrina Lindain Teacher
- Jiro Manio Peklat
- Kathleen Hermosa Teresa
- Soliman Cruz Kalbo
- Tony Mabesa Mr. De Castro
- Angelica Panganiban Lani
- Mel Kimura Lucille
- Jim Pebanco Noli
- Adrian Alandy Ruel
- Berting Labra Tiyo Dodoy
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- Tom Olivar Torres
- Josie Tagle Prostitute
- Eva Darren Mila's Mother
- Jessette Prospero Primo's Girlfriend
- Jon Romano Timmy
- Manny Palo TV Reporter at Rally
- Alfred Labatos Momoy
- Don Laurel Ronnel
- Alvin J. Bernales Santiago
- Banaue Miclat Prostitute
- Mario Magallona Rambo
- Sheila Marie Rodriguez Ruel's Girlfriend
- Bea Nicolas Belay
- James Patrick Enriquez Jerry
- Chi-Chi Atienza Prostitute
- Pia Bonina Prostitute
- Noel Cabangon Singer at Rally
- Jay Agosto TV Reporter at Funeral
More from Joel Lamangan
More films directed by Joel Lamangan: Sisid Marino, Fall Guy, Hour of Danger and My Father, Myself.
Mila Plot Summary
What happens in Mila from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mila Cabangon, Maricel Soriano, is a devoted public school teacher who deeply cares for her students even as she endures an abusive, gambling-prone husband, Nato, Nonie Buencamino. When his violence and constant money-drain drive her to the edge, she makes the painful choice to leave him, reclaiming a sense of safety for herself and the children she mentors. Mila also acts as a second parent to Jenny, a diligent student under pressure from her own mother, and to Boyet, Kirby de Jesus, a boy whose life is shaped by a father who makes him hawk sampaguita on the streets.
Full summary
The whole story of Mila, scene by scene
Mila Box Office
Mila grossed $13,589 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.6K
- International
- $13.6K
Mila Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mila.
How Well Do You Know Mila?
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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Which actress portrays the titular character Mila Cabangon?
Mila Also Known As
Also known as “ميلا”.
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- ميلا
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Movies Like Mila
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Milan, Milka: A Film About Taboos and Pili.
Mila FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mila, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mila?
Mila runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Mila released?
Mila was released on June 27, 2001.
Who directed Mila?
Mila was directed by Joel Lamangan.
More films by Joel Lamangan Who is in the cast of Mila?
Mila stars Maricel Soriano as Mila Cabangon, Nonie Buencamino as Nato and Serena Dalrymple as Jenny, among 38 credited actors.
How much did Mila make at the box office?
Mila grossed $13,589 worldwide.
Does Mila have a post-credit scene?
No. Mila has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mila in?
The original language of Mila is Tagalog.
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