ANDREA, PAANO BA ANG MAGING ISANG INA?

1h 45min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis

Andrea is a communist insurgent who fights the government in an armed conflict. When it is time for her to give birth, she seeks refuge in the city to her best friend Joyce who is married to Emil, a guy who has no sympathy to the likes of Andrea. When Andrea's husband is reportedly killed, she temporarily leaves her son to their care. The childless couple becomes emotionally attached to her son. But before Andrea could return to her baby, she is arrested by the military. With no news of Andrea's whereabouts and presuming her to have been dead, the couple has decided to keep the child and bring him to the United States. When they return to the country after seven years for a visit, Andrea confronts them and tries to claim his son back.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Gil Portes
*Writer:*	Ricardo Lee (story, screenplay) Gil Portes (story)
*Producer:*	Maribel Aunor (associate producer) Mely Nicandro (executive producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Ely Cruz
*Music/Composer:*	Mon Faustino
*Editorial Department:*	Edgardo Vinarao (film editor) Edwin Celis (assistant editor) Isagani Celis (assistant editor) Felizardo Vinarao (assistant editor)
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Cesar Jose (production designer) Ed Bustos (art director) Orlando Tolentino (art director) Tita Dominguez (makeup artist) Norma Irinco (makeup artist)
*Production Management:*	Ernesto Abad (production manager) Boy Dionisio (production manager) Joyce Bernal (production assistant) Lu-ann Fuentes (production assistant) Melanie Garduno (production assistant) Abby Reyes (production assistant) Christina Serrano (field cashier)
*Sound Department:*	Vic Macamay (sound supervisor) Inong Encarnacion (dubbing looper) Lucy Quinto (dubbing supervisor) Ramon Reyes (sound effects)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Ernie Dela Paz (additional photography)
*Post-production:*
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Grace Amilbangsa (assistant director) Rowena Raganit (assistant director)
*Production Company:*	MRN Films
*Cast:*	Nora Aunor (as Andrea) Gina Alajar (as Joyce) Lloyd Samartino (as Emil) Dan Alvaro (as Donato) Perla Bautista (as Mrs. Abad) R.R. Herrera (as Raymond ) Melissa Mendez (as Emma) Susan Africa (as Jackylyn) Juan Rodrigo (as Momoy) Ernie Zarate (as Tomas) Malou de Guzman (as Activist Teacher) Lani Lizarda (as Activist Teacher) Grace Amilbangsa (as Missionary 1) Joyce Bernal (as Missionary 2) Al-Rasheed (as Nato) Bunny del Rosario (as Midwife) Raul Regalado (as Interrogator 1) Eros Lapena (as Interrogator 2) Joel David (as Human Rights Lawyer) Henry Echaverria (as Man in Hospital) Joy Jimenez (as Woman in Hospital) Crisaldo Pablo (as Rebel) Rowena Raganit (as Singing Amazon) Danny Fiad (as Fisherman) Edel Acenas (as Pol) Baby Divina (as Baby) Precy Tabuena (as Lucia) Ernesto Arguelles (as Pedro) Belen Jacinto (as Salesgirl) Ben Banares (as Pianist) Julie Fe Navarro (as Volunteer Worker) Jay Cruz (as Police 1) Gerald Dionisio (as Police 2) Noel Baltazar (as Soldier 1) Elino Paglinawan (as Soldier 2) Bert Nicolas (as Soldier 3G)
*Additional Crew:*	Boy Abunda (publicist) Rei Ayaton (lay-out artist) Manny C. Veras (sales manager) Julio Garcia (talent caretaker) Ely (utility) Eva Gaudiano (utility) Linda (utility) Remy (utility)

Details

*Alternative Title:*
*Year:*	1990
*Genre:*	Drama
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Tagalog
*Locations:*	Ternate, Cavite, Philippines Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
*Subtitle:*
*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Best Picture FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Actress - Nora Aunor FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Story - Ricardo Lee FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Screenplay - Ricardo Lee FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Actress - Nora Aunor FAP Awards, Philippines (1991) Best Supporting Actress - Gina Alajar FAP Awards, Philippines (1991) Best Screenplay - Ricardo Lee FAP Awards, Philippines (1991) Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao FAP Awards, Philippines (1991) Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Nora Aunor Gawad Urian Awards (1991) Movie of the Year Star Awards for Movies (1991) Actress of the Year - Nora Aunor Star Awards for Movies (1991) Gold Prize - Gil Portes Young Critics Circle, Philippines (1991) Individual Achievement Prize - Nora Aunor (actress) Young Critics Circle, Philippines (1991) Individual Achievement Prize - Ricardo Lee (screenwriter For Hahamakin lahat) Young Critics Circle, Philippines (1991) Best Film Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Director - Gil Portes Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Actress - Nora Aunor Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Supporting Actress - Gina Alajar Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Studio Sound Recording - Vic Macamay Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Editing - Edgardo Vinarao Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Musical Score - Mon Faustino Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Original Theme Song - Mon Faustino (Song: "Paano ba ang maging isang ina?") Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Story - Gil Portes, Ricardo Lee Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Best Screenplay - Ricardo Lee Metro Manila Film Festival (1990) Nomination – FAMAS Awards (1991) Best Director - Gil Portes Nominations – Gawad Urian Awards (1991) Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) – Nora Aunor Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Gina Alajar Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Ricardo Lee Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika) - Mon Faustino

Technical Specifications

Archive Formats

*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
Optical	DVD	Feature	Complete

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*Total Running Time:*	1h 45min
*Color:*	Color
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