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Nuwebe (2013)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : Joseph Israel M. Laban
Writer : Joseph Israel M. Laban

Synopsis

Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista’s story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.

Actors

Barbara Miguel
Barbara Miguel
Nadine Samonte
Nadine Samonte
Jake Cuenca
Jake Cuenca
Anita Linda
Anita Linda
Manny Castañeda
Manny Castañeda

Crews

Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Director
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Screenplay
Ariel Bacol
Ariel Bacol
Producer
Rodel Cabrido
Rodel Cabrido
Associate Producer
Derick Cabrido
Derick Cabrido
Executive Producer
Jedd Dumaguina
Jedd Dumaguina
Co-Producer
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Joseph Israel M. Laban
Producer
Ferdinand Lapuz
Ferdinand Lapuz
Producer
Jade Valenzuela
Jade Valenzuela
Co-Producer
Diwa de Leon
Diwa de Leon
Music
Marco Felipe Villas Lopez
Marco Felipe Villas Lopez
Cinematography
Derick Cabrido
Derick Cabrido
Editor
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Production Design
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Jaime P. Habac Jr.
Second Assistant Director
Derick Cabrido
Derick Cabrido
First Assistant Director

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