Bahay Bata (2011)

Are you ready to be a mother?

Bahay Bata (2011) poster

Sarah is a nurse at a Public Maternity Hospital. The hospital is abuzz with pregnant mothers of all shapes and sizes in different stages of labor. The hospital is short on staff on Christmas Day so Sarah is forced to put in a double shift. Sarah observes the women coming and going in her ward, noting who is a first-timer and who is a veteran. Meanwhile, the wards are overcrowded : two women and their babies sharing single beds while those in labor are spilling unto the hallways. Sarah takes these all in stride, her heart and mind laboring over her own personal pains.

Director: Eduardo Roy Jr.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toni Muñoz
Editing: Charliebebs Gohetia
Production: Cinemalaya Foundation, FoundFilms
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Keywords

philippines

More Films by Director: Eduardo Roy Jr.
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahay Bata about?
Sarah is a nurse at a Public Maternity Hospital. The hospital is abuzz with pregnant mothers of all shapes and sizes in different stages of labor. The hospital is short on staff on Christmas Day so Sarah is forced to put in a double shift. Sarah observes the women coming and going in her ward, noting who is a first-timer and who is a veteran. Meanwhile, the wards are overcrowded : two women and their babies sharing single beds while those in labor are spilling unto the hallways. Sarah takes these all in stride, her heart and mind laboring over her own personal pains.
Who directed Bahay Bata?
Bahay Bata was directed by Eduardo Roy Jr..
Who stars in Bahay Bata?
Bahay Bata stars Diana Zubiri, Sue Prado, Angeli Bayani, Susan Africa, Joey Paras, Joeffrey Javier.
How long is Bahay Bata?
Bahay Bata has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Bahay Bata?
Bahay Bata is a Drama film.
Where was Bahay Bata produced?
Bahay Bata was produced in Philippines.