Mga Munting Tinig (2002)
She gave them a reason to sing.
Melinda is a new substitute teacher at the Malawig Elementary School, located in a poor remote barrio. A young university graduate, her family expects her to look for work abroad, but in her idealism she takes on a challenging job in the provincial public school, which lacks resources and has corrupt personnel. The heavy monsoon rains and the nearby NPAs also add to her difficulties. The children are indifferent to their studies, having been affected by the hopelessness around them. Melinda tries to motivate them by capitalizing on their interest and talent in singing. She takes advantage of a funding opportunity to enter them in a choral contest. She encounters some resistance, however, from the school administration and from the parents of her students. Furthermore, the death of one of the choral group’s members at the hands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines casts a pall on their once joyful preparations. Melinda, however, constantly tries to rise above these challenges.
Cast
- Alessandra de Rossi - Melinda
- Dexter Doria - Mrs. Pantalan
- Gina Alajar - Chayong
- Amy Austria - Luz
- Bryan Homecillo - Popoy
- Pierro Rodriguez - Obet
- Irma Adlawan - Fe
- Malou Crisologo - Solita
- Nonie Buencamino - Fidel
- Tony Mabesa - Mr. Tibayan
Screenplay
- Senedy Que (Screenplay)
- Gil Portes (Screenplay)
- Adolfo Alix Jr. (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mga Munting Tinig about?
- Melinda is a new substitute teacher at the Malawig Elementary School, located in a poor remote barrio. A young university graduate, her family expects her to look for work abroad, but in her idealism she takes on a challenging job in the provincial public school, which lacks resources and has corrupt personnel. The heavy monsoon rains and the nearby NPAs also add to her difficulties. The children are indifferent to their studies, having been affected by the hopelessness around them. Melinda tries to motivate them by capitalizing on their interest and talent in singing. She takes advantage of a funding opportunity to enter them in a choral contest. She encounters some resistance, however, from the school administration and from the parents of her students. Furthermore, the death of one of the choral group’s members at the hands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines casts a pall on their once joyful preparations. Melinda, however, constantly tries to rise above these challenges.
- Who directed Mga Munting Tinig?
- Mga Munting Tinig was directed by Gil Portes.
- Who stars in Mga Munting Tinig?
- Mga Munting Tinig stars Alessandra de Rossi, Dexter Doria, Gina Alajar, Amy Austria, Bryan Homecillo, Pierro Rodriguez.
- How long is Mga Munting Tinig?
- Mga Munting Tinig has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Mga Munting Tinig?
- Mga Munting Tinig is a Drama film.
- Where was Mga Munting Tinig produced?
- Mga Munting Tinig was produced in Philippines.