In a remote fishing island in the 50's, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
Released: Jun 24, 1998
Runtime: 113 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Rolando Tinio, Mia Gutierrez
Crew: Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Director), Jun Robles Lana (Screenplay), Jess Navarro (Editor), Len Santos (Production Design), Nonong Buencamino (Sound), Romeo Vitug (Cinematography)