Mamu (and a Mother Too)
Synopsis
A transgender sex worker in her late 40s along Fields Avenue whose only aspiration is to have breast implants for her profession unexpectedly assumes the role of a mother to her orphaned niece, a transgender youth who is only beginning to discover her own sexuality. As she works more shifts to save for her implants, troubles arise when she begins to feel the weight of her struggles – being an aging sex worker in fast-evolving society, a partner to her young fiancé, and a parent to a teenager she just met. Her difficult confrontations eventually lead her to a new attitude towards life, and a unique recipe to a famous Kapampangan dish, Sisig.
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FULL TRAILER: Mamu; and A Mother Too
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodina Singh
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodina Singh
- Original Score
- Jordan Peralta
- Original Title
- Mamu (and a Mother Too)
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Cinema One Originals, Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions, Film Development Council of the Philippines
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodina Singh
Rodina Singh
Jordan Peralta
Theo Lozada
Ronald Arguelles
Department Leadership Roster
Rodina Singh
Writer
Theo Lozada
Director of Photography
Rodina Singh
Director
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What is Mamu (and a Mother Too) about?
A transgender sex worker in her late 40s along Fields Avenue whose only aspiration is to have breast implants for her profession unexpectedly assumes the role of a mother to her orphaned niece, a transgender youth who is only beginning to discover her own sexuality. As she works more shifts to save for her implants, troubles arise when she begins to feel the weight of her struggles – being an aging sex worker in fast-evolving society, a partner to her young fiancé, and a parent to a teenager she just met. Her difficult confrontations eventually lead her to a new attitude towards life, and a unique recipe to a famous Kapampangan dish, Sisig.
Who directed Mamu (and a Mother Too)?
Mamu (and a Mother Too) was directed by Rodina Singh.
Who stars in Mamu (and a Mother Too)?
The principal cast of Mamu (and a Mother Too) includes Iyah Mina, Arron Villaflor, EJ Jallorina, Markus Paterson, Jovani Manansala.
When was Mamu (and a Mother Too) released and how long is it?
Mamu (and a Mother Too) was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Mamu (and a Mother Too)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mamu (and a Mother Too) was composed by Jordan Peralta.