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Call Me Alma (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Philippines
Alternative Title: Bana Alma De
Director: Mac Alejandre
Writer: Ricardo Lee, Ricky Lee
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Viva Films, Vivamax
Genre: Drama
Story
Alma, played by Azi Acosta, leads a double life as a high-end bar girl who engages in prostitution with wealthy clients such as Tiger Joe and Kabayo. Her world turns upside down when Jaclyn Jose's character, Sheila, reveals herself to be Alma's estranged mother. Sheila sold Alma to strangers after her birth due to poverty. This disclosure prompts Alma to confront her past and search for answers about her father. As she navigates this emotional journey with Sheila, Alma must also grapple with the choices that define them both as women who have been victims of poverty and men.
Summary
Call Me Alma is a Filipino drama directed by Mac Alejandre, released in 2023. The film revolves around Alma, whose chosen profession of prostitution allows her to pursue her dreams but also leaves her haunted by her past. When she crosses paths with Sheila, an aging street prostitute who claims to be her mother, Alma is forced to confront her origins and the painful truths surrounding her birth. This encounter serves as a catalyst for Alma's journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of family, identity, poverty, and the struggles faced by women in patriarchal societies.
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