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She's the nanny. Her boss is her ex's new wife. Awkward doesn't begin to cover it.
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Abandoned (2000)

messy family dramarevenge served coldFilipino prestige

Overview

Drama

After finishing prison sentence in Canada and came back to the Philippines, Gemma wants to recover her son after she was abandoned by her husband, Edwin. To do so, she worked as a nanny and was hired by Cindy, new wife of her husband. Being closer to her son in this household, she plans to escape with her son.

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Content warning
philippines
maternal sacrificeclass disparitybetrayal and reclamationsecond chances

Standout Aspects

Acting

Maricel Soriano's restrained devastation—every glance wounds.

Direction

Lamangan lets silences scream louder than dialogue.

Best for:Solo: When you need to ugly-cry in peace.·Streaming: Late night, tissues ready, phone on silent.
Heads up:Emotional: Gemma's separation from her son is genuinely heartbreaking.
Joel Lamangan

Director

Joel Lamangan

ReleasedNov 29, 2000
Runtime1h 47m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Viva Films

Top Cast

Maricel Soriano

Maricel Soriano

Gemma

Edu Manzano

Edu Manzano

Edwin

Angelu de Leon

Angelu de Leon

Cindy

Jay Manalo

Jay Manalo

Nando

Ynez Veneracion

Ynez Veneracion

Glo

Perla Bautista

Perla Bautista

Manang Bining

Maureen Mauricio

Maureen Mauricio

Rose

Mel Kimura

Mel Kimura

Myrna

Gigette Reyes

Gigette Reyes

Emily

Bernard Palanca

Bernard Palanca

Julian

Jim Pebanco

Jim Pebanco

Jess

Tony Mabesa

Tony Mabesa

Atty. Mallonca

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

This is peak 'Star Cinema Golden Age' melodrama—Filipino cinema's answer to Douglas Sirk, where domestic spaces become emotional battlegrounds.

Trivia

Maricel Soriano, dubbed the 'Diamond Star,' reportedly did her own stunts in the climactic chase sequence despite being 35 and a major box office draw.

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