Subtitles by: MHLTEAM2013
There's a saying.
that the wedding day is the start
of more beautiful events in the life of a woman
That's why it is essential
for those close in her life to be present at her wedding day.
To witness a new chapter of her life
But everyone was not there
For there is one important person
Who failed to show up.
Sandra is not here.
My own mother.
Don't be noisy.
Your last job experience was 12 years ago.
At Almares hotel. When I was still single, I was a waitress for 2 years
You seem to have a husband.
Why are you looking for work? Your husband doesn't have a job?
Umm...
...he already left us.
Sir, please don't mind my children.
I only brought them because I picked them up from school
But once i start to work here, I can leave them with my neighbor.
But... it seems you didn't finish high school?
But Sir, I'm only applying as a waitress.
I understand.
But nowadays, unemployed college graduates are now vying for the same position.
Who do you think I should hire?
Even if you're only applying as a waitress.
A college graduate with a degree or without?
Lord, thank you for the blessings on our table
And the time we are spending together to share your blessings
In the name of your son Jesus, amen.
In the name of the father, son, holy spirit, amen
Is this the only dish we have?
Shh, mommy has no money and work.
We should be thankful that we still have rice.
But Ate, rice doesnt taste good without the main dish
Lets pretend that we're eating something,
Like.... lechon, mechado and your favorite dish, afritada!
The afritada really taste good!
You're right!
Mommy?
Mommy, why are you getting dressed?
Where are you going?
I'm going to look for money,
so you and your sister can have a proper meal tomorrow.
Just stay here okay?
Don't ever leave.
Evelyn, take care of your sister.
Yes mommy, but where are you really going?
Stop asking questions.
I'll be back soon, okay?
That night,
our mother went out alone.
But when she came back
she was already accompanied by somebody else.
Since then,
my sister and I met different men we called "Uncle".
Mommy, mommy...
Mommy who is he?
Umm, kids. This is your Uncle Victor.
Victor, these are my kids...
Lally and Evelyn
Hello girls. Nice to meet you
Victor, lets go inside.
Girls, I brought you presents.
Lally look at your present, I have many dresses for you.
Evelyn, what are you doing? Go inside now.
Men that my mother clinged to for our monthly needs.
Men that didn't stay long in our lives.
Here, some spending money for you.
Thank you hon. You're really kind, thanks.
My keys are missing, ate. I left it behind.
You have no shame!
Let go of me.
Daisy that's enough, it's embarrassing!
Ma'am, that's enough ma'am.
Let's go.
Please ! Let go of my mother!
You bitch, and you even have daughters?
Is that what you want them to be?
To become a mistress like you?
Come here, get in.
You are some kind of a woman.
Because of you, gossips about us will spread in this neighborhood!
Ate (big sister)
What else are you all doing there, huh?
Go home! There's nothing else to see here!
Go home!
*Ate...
*Anak (my daughter)...
Because of your slutty ways,
I can't face our neighbors again!
Slutty ways?
Is that what you call what I've been doing?
I'm providing for your education
so that you won't end up like me.
My reputation doesn't matter.
Even if I end up being dirty
It doesn't matter...
As long as it's not you two...
And I don't hide what I'm doing
because I don't want to keep secrets from you.
So you'll know,
how much I've sacrificed for you two.
So that you will value every cent I earned.
And then...
this is how you treat me?
I wish you just left us like Daddy,
At least, we would just lose you.
Not losing your mind,
and going wild!
*Ate, where are you going?
*Ate!
That day, my sister didn't come home.
Even when my Mom and I stayed up late waiting.
Hello?
Mommy are you sure that Ate is here?
Yes, that's what her friends said.
Is anyone here?
Hello?
Good morning, sir.
Is my daughter Evelyn here?
Why are you here?
Evelyn... Anak.
Anak, I was worried that something happened to you.
All this time you're just here.
Is this the father of your friend?
Sir, thanks for letting my daughter stay here.
Manny is my boyfriend.
We are living together.
The two of you are living together?
You know what that means right?
You're used to living with other guys, right?
Ate, you're going too far.
Give Mommy some respect, no matter what she is.
She's still your mother.
Lally, that's enough.
Don't fight with your sister.
Manny let's talk.
Because it looks like we're the same age.
My daughter is just 20 years old.
Be thankful she's already 20 or else I could sue you.
My daughter is still studying.
That's why I'm begging you.
Break up with Evelyn. Return her to me.
Please mom, I don't want to go with you!
Evelyn, don't be like that...
I'm sorry already...
Please try to understand me.
I didn't go to school.
I didn't finish anything.
I didn't have a choice.
That's why I did things I know you didn't like.
I wish, Evelyn, that you won't become like me.
Evelyn, I'm begging you.
Please don't ruin your life.
My sacrifices for you.
My dreams for you and your sister.
So please come home.
Ate...
Don't just allow Mommy to kneel in front of you.
Ma, come on. Please stand up Ma.
Please Evelyn, let's go. Let's go home.
You go home already. Look, people are staring.
It's embarrassing. Get out of here.
Lally, you two leave!
Leave! I said go home!
Evelyn!
Anak, let's go home
Anak (my daughter)!
Because of what my sister did,
Mom poured all her attention and dreams to me
that was meant for me and my sister.
Mommy
Why you enrolling me here?
Why not at my old school?
I don't like co-ed anymore.
It's better that all of you are women here
You won't be courted by anyone.
It so happens you're so beautiful anak.
But mommy, this is a private school.
The tuition here is expensive.
Anak, I managed to save money.
I calculated it already.
It's enough for you to finish school.
I'll find a way to meet our daily needs.
It will be easy. Come, let's go.
But mommy, I don't want to burden you
Anak, why are you worrying about me?
Anak, look at it this way.
This school is famous.
Esteemed. Distinguished.
If you graduate here
You'll easily get into major companies
And you can be proud of it.
And that's what I want to happen to you
That you'll have something to be proud of
That you've attained something good.
So don't go against me
I'll make the decisions for you. Let's go.
Mrs. Cedes,
Why are you---
Where's my mommy?
She left to go to work.
Do I have to say what kind of work it is?
I'm sure you know what it is, right?
Hey Lally, where are you going?
Oh, I'm so sorry.
I thought...
Sorry again.
That night, I saw mommy trying to change.
For me...
For my sister.
Mommy, please wait.
I know why your sister is living with her boyfriend, Lally.
She wants to trump me.
Because she's embarrassed of me.
Mommy...
That's enough...
Let's leave Ate to do what she wants.
Anak, don't become like your sister alright?
Anak, it's important that you finish school...
It doesn't matter if I'm going to starve.
Anak, it doesn't matter.
What's important is you graduate.
That you'll get... A great job.
So even if you get married,
And your husband leaves you,
you'll only get hurt.
But you won't fall hard,
You won't wallow in pity...
Because your education,
Your skills,
What's inside your head,
Will help you recover.
Do you understand me?
That night,
I loved my mother more.
Because of it, I became more focused in my studies.
So I could repay my mother's kindness.
And my hardwork paid off.
Because at the end of the semester,
I was on top not just in my class
But of the whole college of Interior Design
My mother was so proud of me.
Hey, hey there they are!
Really? Paeng left Minny?
He went with his mistress. That's why they're so pitiful.
Those damn mistresses.
They can't do good things.
Anak, could you give me again your report cards,hurry. Let me see.
Why-
Let me see it again.
Let's see...
Okay here,
1, 1, 1.5, 1, 1.25.
Look at these anak, your grades are so high.
Ma, it's embarrasing what are you doing?
Why would you be ashamed?
It's true. Your grades are very high.
If other people say I haven't done anything good.
It's you anak,
My proof that,
that even if I'm like this
I did something right.
Keep up the good work anak.
When the day comes,
You'll be the one who'll lift our heads up high.
Yes mommy.
Come on, let's go inside. It's embarrassing.
Classmate, helloooooo!
Thank you for coming!
I'd be embarrassed if I didn't show up.
Yes of course... You know what?
We're celebrating because we passed!
So you drink, don't get drunk, Enjoy, okay?
Enjoy! See you!
Come on,
Let's dance.
No, just stay here, let's talk.
Party?! And then we'll just talk?
Hello?
What the-!?
Sorry, I'm really sorry.
Sorry?
You're disgusting!
Stupid, you're so stupid Lally!
You embarrassed yourself.
Hay, I'm such a clutz.
Dang it... Lally
Miss,
were you angry at that guy a while ago?
Huh?
I think you're angry at him,
You got his shirt real good.
That guy really got wet.
Huh?
That guy, right?
I didn't know who this man was,
because it was the first time I saw him.
But there was something different with his laughter.
What? *snort*
Also his twinkling eyes.
I'll be honest, even if I just met him
I already liked him.
That night,
I was really happy,
because it was the start of a beautiful friendship with Vincent.
Sir!
There he is,
there's my baby.
Hi ma! Hello.
Someone called you a while ago.
Her name was girly.
You left her at the bar.
Come on son.
You have to eat.
Ising
You're sir is here.
You hungry son? Yes ma.
Dad, she was no fun.
She was more interested in dancing than talking
Son,
You just wanted to chat?
Why didn't you "bend" her over?
You would've been happier.
Oh my goodness Armando.
Don't teach your son such stupidity.
Stupidity?
Ain't it right?
You know,
When I was young, son.
I must've had a 100 women,
before I married your mom.
Isn't it right?
Weren't you the one running after me?
Running?
Right?
Vincent.
Yes dad?
Listen,
You see, your Uncle Manuel and I, are the only sons in the family.
We also have only one son each.
Unfortunately, his son is a "faggot".
Faggot?
Faggot. Gay.
He found out,
that his son is a faggot.
So that's why the last time I saw Zandro,
he asked me what eye cream I am using.
See?
30 years old and he still doesn't have a girlfriend, son.
Apparently what he likes, are men.
Kuya Manuel should have brought Zandro to a psychiatrist.
I'm sure the doctor could've fixed him.
Elaine, there's no hope of curing him.
because he's really gay.
He has a live-in partner.
Your uncle disowned him.
He still didn't straighten up.
You're the only hope of our clan.
It's okay for me that you have many kids.
That's how we men are.
We're like farmers,
planting our seeds.
Armando,
What you're saying is scandalous!
You're outrageous.
Scandalous?
If I was in your Uncle's shoes,
I would have killed my son a long time ago,
out of shame!
A general,
with a gay son?
Ha! It's a good thing,
my one and only son,
is a man.
So son,
go out with a lot of girls. It's okay!
Go and multiply.
I think that's enough.
I don't want to listen anymore.
Ising, hurry up.
My son is getting hungry. Why are you annoyed?
What I said was true, right?
There are lots of faggots right now.
We should be thankful,
Our son is straight,
And didn't get infected by Zandro!
You're lucky you're enrolled already.
I have to go back tomorrow because it's already closed.
Uh, hi this is for you.
Oh my gosh.
I think she likes you, looks like a lesbian.
Oh no, this isn't mine.
Ah, look over there.
Hey, give it to her hurry.
Take it already.
He's so handsome.
Thank you for this.
But you didn't have to give me anything.
Now I don't how I'll hide this from mom.
Why? Is it forbidden to give you anything?
Not really...
I just don't want her to think of anything.
You mean,
You don't want her to think that someone is courting you?
Ha?
Yes.
I'm courting you.
And...
If you're okay with it,
I want you to know that,
my name is Vincent Soriano.
Uh, what else?
Am a 5th year student in Mechanical Engineering
in Ateneo and...
Only child,
of my mom and dad.
Only child,
it's sad right?
That's why
because of my sadness
I made up 2 imaginary brothers.
B1 and B2
my brothers who look like bananas.
Sorry
my laughter is embarrassing.
Don't be, that's what I like about you. My laughter is embarrassing.
Don't be, that's what I like about you.
You're fun to be with.
Also, you're not pretentious, you're an honest person.
That's why,
That is...
If it's okay with you.
That day,
I didn't know why
But I was so happy.
While I was talking with him.
While I was with him.
Suddenly I forgot my mother's warning and advices.
I hate sunsets...
When I was a kid,
this was usually the time dad comes home from work.
So my sister and I would wait for him.
One day,
he didn't come home...
We just found out that he went with his mistress.
That was it.
That's why I hate sunsets.
because they always remind me of him.
Give me your hund.
Huh?
Trust me, give it to me.
Why?
Here, I'm giving you this ring
to replace your memories about the sunset.
So every time the sun sets,
instead of being sad,
you'll smile instead
Because now it's the time I came into your life
When we became "us".
"Us"?
I love you Lally.
And unlike your Daddy.
I will never leave you,
not ever.
So?
We're together now, right?
Hey...
It's now us.
Come on we're now together, right?
It's final
We're now together.
Mommy?
Oh, Lally where have you been? Did you just arrive?
Ah, I went with my classmate we had a groupwork.
I trust you Lally,
you know that right?
So I hope,
you won't do anything that I won't like.
Yes mommy.
Alright, change your clothes.
I'm going to prepare the food so you can eat, okay?
Okay.
I was wracked with guilt of my mommy.
But I couldn't bring myself to stay away from Vincent.
It was already too late...
I already love Vincent.
Why, who texted you?
Ah, it's nothing.
Just my teammate inviting me for a drink.
But I'll just catch up.
Alright, but don't drink too much, okay?
Never, promise.
I love you.
I really love Vincent,
Even if I don't fully know him yet.
Looks like you've had a lot.
Are you trying to get drunk?
Hey
When did you get into a relationship with that girl?
Why? Is it an issue?
Is this a joke?
What happened to us last time?
You stupid- lower you voice! Stop it! Lots of people are listening.
Vince, I love you!
You're crazy,
What happened between us last time,
It was nothing, okay?!
We were just drunk! Vince please...
Please...
David, don't turn me gay just like you. Cause I'm not!
Leave me alone!
Vincent, that's enough.
Please, let's go home.
Lally, let's go home later. It's still too early.
But my mom will be looking for me.
Just for a while.
Please.
I knew it was wrong and I wanted to break free
But I couldn't.
Because I already love Vincent.
I really love him too much.
You're pregnant?
Are you sure Lally?
I missed it for 2 months now, there's no other explanation.
I don't want to go home anymore.
I'm ashamed and afraid of mommy.
She's unaware of everything and she trusted me so much.
I no longer know what to do...
Calm down...
Stop crying, it's going to be okay.
Ma, we checked with a doctor a while ago.
She confirmed it.
Lally is pregnant...
That's good news son!
Elaine, we're going to have grandchildren!
Your son is only 20 years old Armando.
And you girl,
how old are you?
We don't know each other.
We just met and you're already pregnant?
It already happened.
My god,
every expense during Lally's pregnancy, we'll take care of it.
Don't you worry.
Dad
I wanna do the right thing.
I wanna marry Lally.
Vincent!
And besides, it looks like it was a whirlwind romance.
Your mother is right son.
You two think it over.
Married life is not easy.
I've thought about it dad.
I want to be responsible for my child with Lally.
I'm going to marry Lally,
with or without your consent, Mommy, Dad.
Lally,
anak (my daughter)
What took you so long?
And who are they?
Good evening ma'am.
I'm General Armando Soriano,
and this is my wife, Elaine.
We're the parents of Vincent.
The fiance of Lally, your daughter.
Fiance?!
So you didn't know she had a boyfriend?
Lally didn't tell you anything? Wait a minute!
Why are you all here? What do you want?
Mommy, I'm sorry...
Anak, wait why are you crying?
And why are you begging for forgiveness?
I think it would be best,
if we went inside and talked it over.
I don't invite strangers into my house.
And you better tell me why my daughter is crying
I don't like what my gut is telling me right now.
I guess your mother's instinct is right.
You're daughter got pregnant by my son.
Lally, you're pregnant?
Why won't you answer me, Lally?!
Are you really pregnant?
Answer me!
Are you pregnant?!
Stop! I'm willing to marry your daughter Ma'am!
Lally!
I did everything for you.
I did everything for your future,
And you're going to follow your sister's footsteps?
You are all the same!
You're just like your father
All of you have no shame.
You're a liar!
Sorry mommy, I didn't want to hurt you.
I wasn't thinking straight... Mommy...
Sorry?!
Is that the only thing you're going to say to me? Sorry?
Fine!
Go with that guy!
With his family.
Because from this moment on, I will never let you in my house!
And I curse you Lally,
I'm cursing you,
That you'll taste the pain,
and suffering I've gone through, by marrying your dad prematurely!
Go ahead! Take her away!
She's yours!
All of you leave at once!
Go away!
You go with them!
Go! Go with them!
I don't want you anymore!
You have no shame!
And you better take care of my daughter!
Or else I'll cause a scandal!
This was the most painful event in my life.
Because I hurt a person I also loved.
And that day,
Vincent took me to their house again.
I gave up every decision of my life to Vincent.
Even so, I still looked for her.
Hoping that she would come on my wedding.
To see me enter the life of a married couple.
But she wasn't there
She continued to renounce me.
My mother didn't come at all.
Lally!
Let's take pictures!
Ate over here, be careful!
Lally, of the women getting married
You're the only that's sad. Come on, smile.
Okay one more, girls only! Lally, smile okay?
You take care of things here,
I need to take care of something, be right back.
David, what the? Why'd you come here?
Get out before someone sees you!
Lally, where'd he go?
I have no idea.
Is this the punishment my mother meant?
To be sad on the day I should be happy?
Or is there something else?
Mommy, please forgive me already...
Let's talk please?
You're mom is not there anymore. She left a day ago.
It's weird.
I'm not getting used to having another woman here.
Get used to it. Because from now on,
Someone else is taking care of your son.
I wanted to show to my mom that my decision was right.
That even if I failed her
I'm happy with my husband.
He's only using Lally
To cover his homosexuality
For the longest time, Vincent has been in love with one person.
With whom?
With his bestfriend, Eric.
Who is Eric?
Why do you have a picture of him?