The Mistress
“No one dreamed to be the other woman.”
Synopsis
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Mistress | Full TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-25
Top Cast
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Bea Alonzo
Rosario Alfonso / Sari
John Lloyd Cruz
Frederico Torres Jr. / JD
Ronaldo Valdez
Rico Torres
Hilda Koronel
Regina Torres
Anita Linda
Lola Lina
Carmi Martin
Marrion
Clarence Delgado
Mamon
Tony Mabesa
Maestro Emil
K Brosas
Rosa
Minnie Aguilar
Gabe Mercado
Mr. Zarate
Nor Domingo
Madeleine Humphries
Carly
Al Gatmaitan
Arnold
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
262.82x
+$5.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia M. Lamasan
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Valdez
- Original Score
- Von De Guzmán
- Original Title
- The Mistress
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $22K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia M. Lamasan
Vanessa Valdez, Olivia M. Lamasan
Von De Guzmán
Hermann Claravall
Marya Ignacio
Charo Santos, Malou N. Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Marya Ignacio
Editor
Hermann Claravall
Director of Photography
Olivia M. Lamasan
Director
Vanessa Valdez
Screenplay
Von De Guzmán
Original Music Composer
Shari Marie Montiague
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mistress
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What is The Mistress about?
A young woman is torn between the affections of her two lovers. One is a young bachelor who brings passion into her life. The other is a married man who has kept her as his mistress for years. Architect JD has a chip on his shoulder about his father Rico never really accepting him as his son. Seamstress Sari struggles to take care of her family. The two meet by chance, and JD aggressively pursues Saris affections. Though the two are clearly a good match, there is a problem standing in the way of their bliss: Sari is the mistress of JDs father. Against his better judgment, JD continues to court Sari even after finding out this difficult fact. He hides his true identity as Ricos son, and fights to win Saris heart.
Who directed The Mistress?
The Mistress was directed by Olivia M. Lamasan.
Who stars in The Mistress?
The principal cast of The Mistress includes Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Ronaldo Valdez, Hilda Koronel, Anita Linda.
When was The Mistress released and how long is it?
The Mistress was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Mistress?
The Mistress had a reported production budget of $22K and grossed $5.9M at the worldwide box office (262.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Mistress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mistress was composed by Von De Guzmán.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mistress?
The Mistress holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).