Ma' Rosa
“I'm your mother, sister, father, brother.”
Synopsis
Ma’ Rosa has four children. She owns a small convenience store in a poor section of Manila where everybody knows her. To make ends meet, Rosa and her husband, Nestor, resell small amounts of narcotics on the side. One day, they get arrested. Rosa’s children are ready to do anything to buy their parents’ freedom from the corrupt police.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ma´Rosa - Trailer - Stockholm International Film Festival 2016
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-18
Top Cast
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Jaclyn Jose
Rosa
Julio Díaz
Nestor
Andi Eigenmann
Raquel
Felix Roco
Jackson
Jomari Angeles
Erwin
Inna Tuason
Jillian
Mark Anthony Fernandez
SPO4 Castor
Baron Geisler
SPO3 Sanchez
Mon Confiado
SPO3 Olivarez
Neil Ryan Sese
SPO2 Sumpay
Mark Dionisio
SPO1 Alvarez
John Paul Duray
SPO1 Mercado
Allan Paule
Oscar
Mercedes Cabral
Linda
Kristoffer King
Jomar
Maria Isabel Lopez
Tilde
Aaron Rivera
Jojo
Ruby Ruiz
Elvie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Screenplay & Story
- Troy Espiritu
- Original Score
- Teresa Barrozo
- Original Title
- Ma' Rosa
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Centerstage Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Troy Espiritu
Teresa Barrozo
Odyssey Flores
Diego Marx Dobles
Brillante Ma Mendoza, Larry Castillo
Department Leadership Roster
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Director
Odyssey Flores
Director of Photography
Diego Marx Dobles
Editor
Troy Espiritu
Screenplay
Teresa Barrozo
Original Music Composer
Larry Castillo
Producer
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ma' Rosa
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What is Ma' Rosa about?
Ma’ Rosa has four children. She owns a small convenience store in a poor section of Manila where everybody knows her. To make ends meet, Rosa and her husband, Nestor, resell small amounts of narcotics on the side. One day, they get arrested. Rosa’s children are ready to do anything to buy their parents’ freedom from the corrupt police.
Who directed Ma' Rosa?
Ma' Rosa was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza.
Who stars in Ma' Rosa?
The principal cast of Ma' Rosa includes Jaclyn Jose, Julio Díaz, Andi Eigenmann, Felix Roco, Jomari Angeles.
When was Ma' Rosa released and how long is it?
Ma' Rosa was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Ma' Rosa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ma' Rosa was composed by Teresa Barrozo.