M. (Mother's Maiden Name) (2014)
Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to realize his mother’s behavior and disposition. Aside from being a stern owner of the Monteclaro Law Firm and a strict mother, Bella is a woman of courage, fighting predicaments not just for herself but most especially for her son. As Joven understands his mother’s personality, he finds his own identity. And as they shape individuality, we get a glimpse of the image of the ailing health care system in and outside the hospital.
Director: Zig Madamba Dulay
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 17, 2014
Cast
- Nico Antonio - as
- Dennis Padilla - as
- Zsa Zsa Padilla - as
- Gloria Sevilla - as
- Marx Topacio - as
Screenplay
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Zig Madamba Dulay
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is M. (Mother's Maiden Name) about?
- Madam Bella (Zsa Zsa Padilla) has pancreatic cancer, stage 4 and it's treatable but not curable. She asks her son Joven (Nico Antonio), who is outwardly detached, to be with her throughout the medication. In the midst of chemotherapy sessions, Joven begins to realize his mother’s behavior and disposition. Aside from being a stern owner of the Monteclaro Law Firm and a strict mother, Bella is a woman of courage, fighting predicaments not just for herself but most especially for her son. As Joven understands his mother’s personality, he finds his own identity. And as they shape individuality, we get a glimpse of the image of the ailing health care system in and outside the hospital.
- Who directed M. (Mother's Maiden Name)?
- M. (Mother's Maiden Name) was directed by Zig Madamba Dulay.
- Who stars in M. (Mother's Maiden Name)?
- M. (Mother's Maiden Name) stars Nico Antonio, Dennis Padilla, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gloria Sevilla, Marx Topacio.
- How long is M. (Mother's Maiden Name)?
- M. (Mother's Maiden Name) has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is M. (Mother's Maiden Name)?
- M. (Mother's Maiden Name) is a Drama film.
- Where was M. (Mother's Maiden Name) produced?
- M. (Mother's Maiden Name) was produced in Philippines.