Philippines / Jun 20, 1991 / 1991 Manila Film Festival
A film that will capture your heart!
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Mariel, the illegitimate daughter of Shirley, has been the center of contention since her birth when Shirley's husband Ben sells Mariel to child trafficker Adul. Because of an immigration impediment, Adul consigns Mariel to the care of her cousin Jaime and nursemaid Dolor, the midwife at Mariel's birth. However, Jaime's wife, Laila, doesn't want to keep the baby because the sight of an infant reminds her of her stillborn child, and Dolor's boyfriend, Ramir, is jealous of the love and attention Dolor gives the baby. When Laila has accepted Mariel, Adul returns to claim her adopted now-grown daughter, but Dolor inadvertently learns of Adul's wicked plan to sell Mariel for a large amount.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carmina Villarroel | Tess |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Lyn |
| Lady Lee | Mariel |
| Cris Daluz | Zaldy |
| Vangie Labalan | Doreng |
| Ben Sagmit | Bito (Houseboy) |
| Ray Ventura | Adul's lawyer |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin |
| Original language | TL |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Vision Films [ph] |
| Release date | 20 giugno 1991 |
| Executive producer | Charo Santos |
| Production | Malou N. Santos, Crismina C. Imperial |
| Writer | Mia Concio |
| Editing | Ike Jarlego Jr., Antonio Acurin, Rico Salas |
| Cinematography | Jun Pereira, Julius Reyes, Zosimo Corpuz, Constantine Medes, Alex Santiago, Alvin Despa |
| Assistant directors | Mac Alejandre, Chito S. Roño, Edna Mendoza |
| Lighting | Hermogenes Romulo, Rosendo Macol |
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| Camera operators | Zosimo Corpuz, Jun Pereira, Julius Reyes, Constantine Medes, Alex Santiago, Alvin Despa |
| Additional photography | Jun Pereira, Julius Reyes, Zosimo Corpuz, Constantine Medes, Alex Santiago, Alvin Despa |
| Production design | Charlie Arceo, Peter Anthony Carillo, Noel Layagan, Nonong Bacolod, Oliver Reyes |
| Art direction | Peter Anthony Carillo, Charlie Arceo, Noel Layagan, Nonong Bacolod, Oliver Reyes |
| Set decoration | Noel Layagan, Nonong Bacolod, Charlie Arceo, Peter Anthony Carillo, Oliver Reyes |
| Special effects | Erick Torrente |
| Music | Nonong Buencamino, Albert Rima, Tony Gosalvez, Danny Navarette, Mae-ann Adonis, Josie Galvez, Amy Aguirre, Luis Gimpayan |
| Sound | Nonong Buencamino, Albert Rima, Tony Gosalvez, Danny Navarette, Mae-ann Adonis, Josie Galvez, Amy Aguirre, Luis Gimpayan |
| Costume design | Olive Manding |
| Makeup | Olive Manding |
| Hairstyling | Olive Manding |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Philippines / Apr 09, 2025 / PG / Scanned and Enhanced Version / Ayala Cinemas (limited)
Theatrical release
Philippines / Jun 20, 1991 / PG
TV
Philippines / Jun 15, 2025 / PG / Cinema One / Scanned and Enhanced version
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