Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother? (1990)

7.5/10 105 min Drama

Overview

When it is time for her to give birth, Andrea, a communist insurgent seeks refuge in the city to her best friend Joyce. When Andrea's husband is reportedly killed, she temporarily leaves her son to their care. 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 childless couple decided to keep the child and bring him to the United States. Upon returning to the country after seven years for a visit, Andrea confronts them and tries to claim his son back.

Cast

Nora Aunor

Andrea

Gina Alajar

Joyce

Lloyd Samartino

Emil

Dan Alvaro

Donato

Perla Bautista

Mrs. Abad

Melissa Mendez

Emma

Susan Africa

Jackylyn

Juan Rodrigo

Momoy

Ernie Zarate

Tomas

Malou de Guzman

Activist Teacher

Joyce E. Bernal

Missionary 2

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