Philippines 2012
Director: Brillante Mendoza
Script: Henry Burgos
Camera: Odyssey Flores
Editor: Kats Serraon
Music: Teresa Barrozo
Actors: Nora Aunor, Mercedes Cabral, Lovi Poe
Production: Center Stage Productions
Distribution: Center Stage
105 Min., DCP, colour, original with english subtitles

In an Asian Muslim fishing village, an infertile midwife seeks a new woman for her husband so that he can at last become a father: a poetic masterpiece about the unswerving intimacy and tenderness of two people in front of the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic place and strict traditions.

Brillante Mendoza
Born 1960 in San Fernando (Philippines), studied advertising design. Started his career as a production designer for TV and Film, since 2005 multi-award-winning director.

Films (selection)
2005    MASAHISTA
2008    TIRADOR
2009    KINATAY
2009    LOLA
2011    CAPTIVE