Synopsis of the Film
Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Siyam” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. Her story is complex. Krista refuses to see herself as a victim. With an almost documentary style, “Siyam” follows Krista’s story as she demonstrates a level of resilience uncommon for her age. Her mother, on the other hand, is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband.
Moises (Jake Cuenca) is incarcerated when a rape case is filed against him. Dolores (Nadine Samonte) initially could not believe that her pre-teen daughter is conceiving and that her husband abused their own daughter.
In fact, the parents brought the young girl to a folk healer named Loleng (played by Anita Linda).
Starring: Nadine Samonte, Jake Cuenca, Anita Linda, Manny Castañeda, Mikael Liwag, and Barbara Miguel
Written and Directed by: Joseph Israel Laban
Cinemalaya 2013 will be held on July 26 - August 4 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas: Trinoma, Greenbelt 3, and Alabang Town Center.
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