Ang Tatay Kong Nanay

ANG TATAY KONG NANAY(My Father Is My Mother) / 116minutes / 1979 / 4-hankie drama
Directed by Lino Brocka / Written byOrlando Nadres / Production Design by Fiel Zabat
Starring Dolphy, Philip Salvador, NinoMuhlach, Marissa Delgado
The world of Coring, a gay beautician(Dolphy), gets turned upside down when his companion Dennis (Philip Salvador)leaves him for Mariana, a bar hostess. One year later, Dennis reappearsat Coring’s doorstep to deposit a baby boy, presumably his and Mariana’slovechild. As Dennis joins the US Navy, Coring resorts to living a dual life,trying to be a good role model as a father to Nonoy (Nino Muhlach). Years later, Mariana comes into good fortune and fights to take Nonoy away,when the boy is already attached to Coring, who’s his mother and father.
Considered a landmarkmovie for its sympathetic portrayal of gay men, the film won Dolphy nominationsfor the Best Actor award from almost all award-giving bodies. Winner,FAMAS Best child actor, Nino Muhlach
“Without question,Dolphy’s finest dramatic performance of his entire career.”-Noel Vera, filmcritic
SCREENING DATE
Saturday, June 12, 8:15 – 10:15pm












