Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (English: My Father, My Mother) is a 1978 Filipino comedy-drama film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay by Orlando R. Nadres. Starring Dolphy, Niño Muhlach, and Phillip Salvador, the film tackles parenting and homosexuality, and how it is not an issue in raising a child.
Produced by Lotus Films, the film was theatrically released on June 2, 1978.
Plot The story revolves around Coring, a gay beautician who was in love with a younger man named Dennis. Dennis had gotten his prostitute girlfriend, Mariana, pregnant, but the two couldn't handle the responsibility yet. Dennis then entrusts his child, Nonoy, to Coring, as he is set to leave the country, because he needs to work overseas to support the youngster. At first, Coring was hesitant but was easily convinced because he wanted Dennis to have a better future. The child grew up with Coring, and Nonoy believed that he was indeed his father. However, the story takes another turn as Mariana returns. The film tackles the hardships of being a single parent and, at the same time, the judgment towards homosexuality and parenting.
Cast Main cast Dolphy as Dioscoro "Coring" Derecho Nino Muhlach as Marlon Brando "Nonoy" Derecho Phillip Salvador as Dionisio "Dennis" Hammond Marissa Delgado as Mariana Jimenez
Supporting cast Lorli Villanueva as Bebang Soxie Topacio as Bading Orlando Nadres as Crispin "Crispina" Villa Larry Leviste as Rodrigo Renee Salud as Sabrina Inday Badiday as Herself
Reception Accolades Award-giving organization Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 28th FAMAS Awards 21 November 1979 Best Actor Dolphy Best Supporting Actress Marissa Delgado Best Child Actor Niño Muhlach 3rd Gawad Urian Awards 1979 Best Actor Dolphy
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