Milk & Honey (2025)
Am, an ambitious Filipina nurse, leaves her family behind in the Philippines to chase the American Cream in the 1990s, only to find herself battling loneliness, cultural barriers, and unexpected hardships as she works to reunite with her daughter.
Director: Rachel Leyco
Genre: Drama
Release Date: November 24, 2025
Cast
- Jessica Aquino - Cherry
- Princess Punzalan - Althea
- Sarah Carlos - Bea
- Ayi Mondragon - Maria
- Andrea Ilene Shapiro - Rebecca
- Luna Hamilton - Nadine
Screenplay
Music: Tangelene Bolton
Cinematography: Andrea A. Walter
Production: Janet Yang Productions, Empowerhouse
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
nurse, american dream, female friendship, philippines, loneliness, hardship, reunite, young mother, filipino, filipino in usa, filipinas, cultural barriers
More Films by Director: Rachel Leyco
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Milk & Honey about?
- Am, an ambitious Filipina nurse, leaves her family behind in the Philippines to chase the American Cream in the 1990s, only to find herself battling loneliness, cultural barriers, and unexpected hardships as she works to reunite with her daughter.
- Who directed Milk & Honey?
- Milk & Honey was directed by Rachel Leyco.
- Who stars in Milk & Honey?
- Milk & Honey stars Jessica Aquino, Princess Punzalan, Sarah Carlos, Ayi Mondragon, Andrea Ilene Shapiro, Luna Hamilton.
- What genre is Milk & Honey?
- Milk & Honey is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Milk & Honey?
- The themes of Milk & Honey include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Medical Drama and Hospital.