Baby Tsina (1984)
Is Baby Tsina a woman worth loving and dying for?
A woman develops feelings for a gang leader and is subsequently jailed for murder. While in prison, she undergoes a transformation, eventually leading her fellow inmates in a movement for penal system reform. Seven years later, she is declared innocent. Based on the true story of Evelyn Duave Ortega, also known as Baby Tsina.
Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: October 18, 1984
Cast
- Vilma Santos - Baby Tsina
- Phillip Salvador - Roy
- Dindo Fernando - Jorge
- Johnny Delgado - Toto
- Len Santos - Sandra
- Caridad Sanchez - Nena
- Chanda Romero - Dory
- Raquel Villavicencio - Linda
- Maria Isabel Lopez - Z-Boom
- Rez Cortez - Senator's Bodyguard
Screenplay
- William C. Leary (Story)
- Ricardo Lee (Screenplay)
Production: Viva Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en
Keywords
philippines, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Baby Tsina about?
- A woman develops feelings for a gang leader and is subsequently jailed for murder. While in prison, she undergoes a transformation, eventually leading her fellow inmates in a movement for penal system reform. Seven years later, she is declared innocent. Based on the true story of Evelyn Duave Ortega, also known as Baby Tsina.
- Who directed Baby Tsina?
- Baby Tsina was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
- Who stars in Baby Tsina?
- Baby Tsina stars Vilma Santos, Phillip Salvador, Dindo Fernando, Johnny Delgado, Len Santos, Caridad Sanchez.
- How long is Baby Tsina?
- Baby Tsina has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Baby Tsina?
- Baby Tsina is a Drama film.
- Where was Baby Tsina produced?
- Baby Tsina was produced in Philippines.