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The Child (Anak) is a 2000 Filipino family drama film directed by Rory Quintos starring Vilma Santos and Claudine Barretto with Baron Geisler.The film was critically acclaimed by film critics. It was the Philippines' submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.
Original Release
05/10/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Vilma Santos | Josie |
| Claudine Barretto | Carla |
| Joel Torre | Rudy |
| Baron Geisler | Michael |
| Sheila Mae Alvero | Daday |
| Amy Austria | Lyn |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Mercy |
| Leandro Muñoz | Brian |
| Tess Dumpit | Norma |
| Cris Michelena | Arnel |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Vilma Santos | Josie |
| Claudine Barretto | Carla |
| Joel Torre | Rudy |
| Baron Geisler | Michael |
| Sheila Mae Alvero | Daday |
| Amy Austria | Lyn |
| Cherry Pie Picache | Mercy |
| Leandro Muñoz | Brian |
| Tess Dumpit | Norma |
| Cris Michelena | Arnel |
| Hazel Ann Mendoza | Young Carla |
| Daniel Morial | Young Michael |
| Gino Paul Guzman | Don Don |
| Jodi Sta. Maria | Bernadette |
| Odette Khan | Mrs. Madrid |
| Troy Martino | Al |
| John Lapus | Sing-Along Bar Host 1 |
| Jojo Saguin | Sing-Along Bar Host 2 |
| Archi Adamos | Mercy's husband |
| Jiro Manio | Jason |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Malou N. Santos | Executive Producer |
| Charo Santos-Concio | Executive Producer |
| Wan Allen | Producer |
| Trina N. Dayrit | Producer |
