Nuwebe (2013)
Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista’s story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.
Director: Joseph Israel M. Laban
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 27, 2013
Cast
Screenplay
- Joseph Israel M. Laban (Screenplay)
Music: Diwa de Leon
Editing: Derick Cabrido
Production: One Dash Zero Cinetools, Cinemalaya Foundation, One Big Fight Productions, Monoxide Works
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
philippines
More Films by Director: Joseph Israel M. Laban
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nuwebe about?
- Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista’s story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.
- Who directed Nuwebe?
- Nuwebe was directed by Joseph Israel M. Laban.
- Who stars in Nuwebe?
- Nuwebe stars Barbara Miguel, Nadine Samonte, Jake Cuenca, Anita Linda, Manny Castañeda.
- How long is Nuwebe?
- Nuwebe has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Nuwebe?
- Nuwebe is a Drama film.
- Where was Nuwebe produced?
- Nuwebe was produced in Philippines.