Nuwebe
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Israel M. Laban
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Israel M. Laban
- Original Score
- Diwa de Leon
- Original Title
- Nuwebe
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- One Dash Zero Cinetools, Cinemalaya Foundation, One Big Fight Productions, Monoxide Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Diwa de Leon
Derick Cabrido
Ariel Bacol, Derick Cabrido, Joseph Israel M. Laban, Ferdinand Lapuz
Department Leadership Roster
Ariel Bacol
Producer
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Producer
Ferdinand Lapuz
Producer
Derick Cabrido
Editor
JP Habac
Production Design
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Director
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuwebe
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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?
The principal cast of Nuwebe includes Barbara Miguel, Nadine Samonte, Jake Cuenca, Anita Linda, Manny Castañeda.
When was Nuwebe released and how long is it?
Nuwebe was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Nuwebe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nuwebe was composed by Diwa de Leon.