The Child

A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.

Cast

Vilma Santos

as Josie

Claudine Barretto

as Carla

Joel Torre

as Rudy

Baron Geisler

as Michael

Amy Austria

as Lyn

Cherry Pie Picache

as Mercy

Sheila Mae Alvero

as Daday

Leandro Muñoz

as Brian

Tess Dumpit

as Norma

Cris Michelena

as Arnel

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