Anak ni Baby Ama
| Anak ni Baby Ama | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Deo Fajardo Jr. |
| Written by | Deo Fajardo Jr. |
| Produced by | William C. Leary |
| Starring | Robin Padilla |
| Cinematography | Edmund Cupcupin |
| Edited by | Renato de Leon |
| Music by | Rey Valera |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Anak ni Baby Ama (English: The Son of Baby Ama) is a 1991 Philippine action film written and directed by Deo Fajardo Jr. The film stars Robin Padilla in the title role.[1][2][3]
A sequel, Hari ng Selda: Anak ni Baby Ama 2', was released in 2002.
Plot
[edit]Anghel is a troubled, carefree young man who grew up under the care of Ramon, a crime lord well-respected in their territory. He crosses paths with Annie, a young woman who comes from a well-to-do family. With their first meeting a disaster due to the constant bullying of Annie's brother Neil and his gang, Annie makes it up to Anghel by bringing him to their family resthouse and teaching him the basics of self-defense. Soon after they fell in love much to the consternation of Annie's parents and Neil.
When Annie turned 18, Anghel was invited but was treated badly at the party. In retaliation, he ruined the party and was sent to jail. While in jail, it was discovered he got Annie pregnant but lost the baby due to the decision of Annie's family that she get a forced abortion. Soon after he was released from prison with help from Cora, he and Neil's group came into blows again at Ramon's territory but were saved with the help of Junior Bahala. As punishment, Neil and his gang were subject to humiliation by going naked in the streets but Neil, being Annie's brother,.was spared upon request by Anghel.
Another problem soon compounded Anghel when a drug lord named Johnny Roa infiltrated Ramon's territory. Johnny was able to sell drugs in that territory and won the loyalty of some of Ramon's men. Soon after, Anghel's mother shows up and reveals to Anghel that he is the son of the celebrated criminal Baby Ama. Ramon was able to confess to Anghel how he and Baby Ama became close in prison but their conversation was cut short when they were informed that Johnny's men were coming to their place for a war. Anghel shaves his head bald as his response to the revelation that forever changed him but lost his foster father Ramon in that war. It was revealed that it was Ramon's close associate Boy Dugas who betrayed the group and as retaliation, Anghel kills him mercilessly.
Annie on the other hand, was fooled by Mark, one of Neil's gang inviting her to a supposed meet-up with her and Neil's common friends. She was later drugged, gang-raped, and killed. Later, Neil finds out what happened to her sister and seeks Anghel's help to get revenge. Devastated by Annie's death and the ordeal she went through, Anghel made peace with Neil and teamed up in eliminating Annie's killers/rapists one by one. Anghel later found out that Neil's former gang members bought drugs from Johnny Roa, the same guy who masterminded the killing of his foster father, Ramon. After all of Annie's rapists were killed, Anghel proceeds to Johnny's hideout to eliminate the syndicate by himself.
Anghel attended Annie's funeral upon the invitation of Annie's surviving family members, including Niel. At the funeral, the policemen presented a warrant of arrest to Anghel to which he surrendered. As he leaves the cemetery, he sees Cora who hugs him one last time before entering the prison much to the delight of other prisoners chanting his real father Baby Ama's name.
Cast
[edit]- Robin Padilla as Anghel
- Eddie Rodriguez as Ramon
- Amy Perez as Anne
- Ilonah Jean as Cora
- Allan Paule as Mark
- Bembol Roco as Junior Bahala
- Gina Pareño as Anghel's Mother
- Gino Antonio as Neil
- Rosemarie Gil as Mrs. Lardizabal
- Romeo Rivera as Mr. Lardizabal
- Subas Herrero as Johnny Roa
- Romy Diaz as Larry
- Dick Israel as Boy Dugas
- Eva Darren as Aida
- Val Iglesias as Victor
- Jordan Castillo as Julio
- Manjo Del Mundo as Cora's Lover
Production
[edit]The film was supposed to be part of the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival but was not chosen as part of the six entries. Its playdate was set to early January 1991.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ David, Joel (1995). Fields of Vision. University of the Philippines Press. pp. 73–74. ISBN 9789715501743. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie (December 20, 1990). "Robin Padilla: Today's Hottest Actor". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Google News.
- ^ "17 Films Vie For MMFF Awards". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 27, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved March 24, 2024 – via Google News.
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