A Mother's Story (2011)

In the heart of Manila, a make-up artist Medy (Pokwang) seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to journey across the ocean with a renowned concert star. Her family bids her farewell, reassured by her promise to return within a week. Fate, however, has a different plan. In the land of dreams, the United States, Medy crosses paths with Helen (Beth Tamayo), a former classmate who tempts her with the allure of permanently staying in this land of abundant opportunities. Initially resistant, a distressing call from home about her youngest daughter's health crisis pushes her to surrender to the promise of financial stability. Life in America, however, proves harsher than expected, and our narrative unfolds with a penniless Medy returning home. She is greeted by her now grown-up children - 19-year-old King (Rayver Cruz) and 7-year-old Queenie (Xyriel Manabat). King's heart harbors a storm of emotions - resentment, embarrassment, and rage - towards his long-absent mother. In contrast, young Queenie embarks on a journey of discovering a mother she had only envisioned emerging from a Balikbayan box. As Medy attempts to mend the broken threads of her family, she stumbles upon an unexpected revelation about her husband that further complicates her already tangled life. A Mother's Story is an emotional exploration of sacrifice, love, and the tough choices one makes for the sake of family.

A Mother's Story is a drama movie featuring Pokwang and directed by John-D Lazatin.

It is possible to buy A Mother's Story on Amazon Video.