Bahay Bata
“Are you ready to be a mother?”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Roy Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Zamora, Eduardo Roy Jr.
- Original Score
- Toni Muñoz
- Original Title
- Bahay Bata
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cinemalaya Foundation, FoundFilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Roy Jr.
Jerome Zamora, Eduardo Roy Jr.
Toni Muñoz
Charliebebs Gohetia
Department Leadership Roster
Eduardo Roy Jr.
Director
Jerome Zamora
Screenplay
Eduardo Roy Jr.
Screenplay
Harley Alcasid
Production Design
Charliebebs Gohetia
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bahay Bata
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Bahay Bata includes Diana Zubiri, Sue Prado, Angeli Bayani, Susan Africa, Joey Paras.
When was Bahay Bata released and how long is it?
Bahay Bata was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Bahay Bata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bahay Bata was composed by Toni Muñoz.