Thy Womb (2012): Cast & Plot
Thy Womb is a 2012 drama directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza, starring Nora Aunor as Shaleha, Bembol Roco and Mercedes Cabral. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Centerstage Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thy Womb About?
The premise of Thy Womb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Bajau midwife faces the painful irony of her own infertility while living within a close-knit, traditional community in Tawi-Tawi. The film explores the challenges and beauty of island life, portraying a story deeply rooted in cultural customs and the complexities of personal desire. It's a poignant saga set between the intensity of passion and the weight of tradition.
Thy Womb Cast & Characters
Nora Aunor leads the cast as Shaleha, with Bembol Roco as Bangas-An and Mercedes Cabral as Ayesha. Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Nora Aunor as Shaleha
- Bembol Roco as Bangas-An
- Mercedes Cabral as Ayesha
- Lovi Poe as Mersila
Thy Womb Plot Summary
What happens in Thy Womb from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet Tausug village in Tawi-Tawi, Shaleha is a steadfast village midwife whose steady hands guide the birth of a child in a stilt hut, with her partner Bangas-An by her side. After the newborn arrives, Shaleha asks for the umbilical cord, and a neatly kept storage cabinet at home reveals cords she has claimed from prior deliveries—a quiet ledger of how many lives she has helped bring into the world.
Full summary
The whole story of Thy Womb, scene by scene
Thy Womb Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thy Womb.
How Well Do You Know Thy Womb?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is Shaleha's profession in the village?
Thy Womb Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “你的子宫” and “爾胎之子”.
- Also known as
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- 你的子宫
- 爾胎之子
- 尔胎之子
- 出讓丈夫的女人
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Thy Womb FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thy Womb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thy Womb?
Thy Womb runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Thy Womb released?
Thy Womb was released on September 6, 2012.
Who directed Thy Womb?
Thy Womb was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza.
More films by Brillante Ma Mendoza Who is in the cast of Thy Womb?
Thy Womb stars Nora Aunor as Shaleha, Bembol Roco as Bangas-An and Mercedes Cabral as Ayesha, among 4 credited actors.
Does Thy Womb have a post-credit scene?
No. Thy Womb has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thy Womb in?
The original language of Thy Womb is Tagalog.
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