Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story) is a 2023 Philippine drama film written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards, the film revolves around a worried son who seeks to find a man as a partner for his single mother.
A film produced by Cineko Productions, it was released on December 25, 2023, and it is one of the entries for the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Plot This is a story about a family of two, a mother and a son. Maricar (Sharon Cuneta) became a widow when Mateo (Alden Richards) was only five years old. She became a single mother and supported Mateo alone. But what will happen if her only son decided to move to another country?
Cast
Main cast Sharon Cuneta as Maricar, a single mother who became a widow when her son was five years old. Alden Richards as Mateo, Maricar's only child. Planning to move to Singapore with his girlfriend, Mateo seeks to find a new partner for his mother. Miles Ocampo as Czarina, Mateo's girlfriend.
Supporting cast Jackie Lou Blanco as Mrs. Odette Ignacio Tonton Gutierrez as Ted Soliman Cruz as Roger Pepe Herrera as Paeng Donna Cariaga as Donna Donita Rose as Marissa, Maricar's sister
Production Family of Two was produced under Cineko Productions. Nuel Naval is the director while Mel Medoza-del Rosario is the writer. The film was already in post-production by September 2023. Cuneta is the first choice for the role by Cineko Productions owner Enrico Roque, who wanted to produce a film specifically for the actress. Richards drew inspiration from his mother who has been deceased since 2008 for his portrayal. He noted that for this portrayal, he had to deal with a character who no longer has a living father in contrast to his own situation.
Release Family of Two premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Accolades + Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival December 27, 2023 Best Actor Alden Richards Best ActressSharon CunetaBest Supporting ActressMiles OcampoBest SoundPromoviBest Original Theme Song"Sa Yakap Mo" from Family of Two – by Iyah Ladip-Guanzon and Ralph PadiernosFernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence Family of TwoGender Sensitivity Award
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