Filipina Soul

After four years, megastar Sharon Cuneta comes back to the big screen with the  Star Cinema movie, ‘Caregiver‘.

This is no ordinary movie. I can already see just from the trailer that this is a must-see movie. I don’t know of anyone who cannot relate to its subject. Don’t we all know someone who has worked or is working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW)?

‘Caregiver’ brings to the fore the challenges and triumphs of those legions of our countrymen who give of themselves beyond the call of duty. Watch the full trailer:

The synopsis and more after the jump:

Along with Sharon, the movie also stars  John Estrada, Rica Peralejo, Jhong Hilario, Boots Anson Roa, Mickey Ferriols, Lotlot de Leon, John Manalo, Makisig Morales, and Monique Wilson. It was directed by Chito S. Roño. The caliber of this movie is such that was awarded an “A” rating by the Philippine Cinema Evaluation Board.

Here is a synopsis:

Sarah (Sharon Cuneta), a grade school English teacher, joins the 150,000 Pinoy OFWs working in the United Kingdom to support her husband, Teddy (John Estrada),  in making a better living for their family.

After that fleeting period of excitement, she experiences the hard challenges every Filipino caregivers face every day: the icy weather, the dirty work, the difficult patients.

Meanwhile, Teddy also struggles with the daily grind in the hospital as he works in the hospital.

Despite the difficulties of adjusting to London life, however, Sarah faithfully stands by her Teddy. She tries to make the most of the situation by giving her best in her work, and in this way, earns the respect of Mr. Morgan, his wealthy old ward. However, Teddy is oblivious to her success, as he is absorbed in his own problems with work. Sarah finds solace in her friendship with Mr. Morgan and his son David, who seems to appreciate her more than Teddy does, and with her little friend Sean (Makisig Morales), who somehow eases her longing for her own son.

Tensions rise between Sarah and Teddy as the stress of London life takes its toll on their marriage.

Will Sarah choose to remain by her husband’s side to keep her family intact? Or will she find the strength to stay in London to continue seeking a better life for her son, even if it means losing her marriage?

The premiere was held in the Philippines last May 28, 2008 at the SM MegaMall; in Los Angeles, USA on May 31; and Honolulu on June 1. Other international premiere showings are:

June 6 – London, England – Prince Charles Theatre
June 7 – Rome, Italy – Andromeda Theatre

Regular screenings outside the Philippines are:

May 30 – June 6, 2008 – Guam – Micronesia Mall
June 6-12, 2008 – Los Angeles – Cerritos Stadium Cinema
June 13-19, 2008 – Seattle – Regal Cinema East Valley
June 13-19, 2008 – Las Vegas – Regal Village Square Stadium
June 13-19, 2008 – San Diego – UA Horton Plaza
June 13-19, 2008 – Hawaii – Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18
June 13-19, 2008 – San Francisco – UA Stonestown Twin
June 15 – Macau – Macau Theatre         
June 16, 2008 – Japan
June 19-21, 2008 – Qatar – Grand Cine Center
June 19-21, 2008 – Bahrain – Seef Cineplex
June 22 – Milan
June 22 – Barcelona 
June 26-28, 2008 – Dubai – Al Ghurair Cinecity
June 26-28, 2008 – Abu Dhabi – Grand Al Mariah Cinema
June 28 – Oslo Norway
July 3-4, 2008 – Sharja – Grand Megamall
July 5 – Stockholm

via ABS-CBN

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