Ama, Ina, Anak

Marilen and Santi are a couple who have tried to conceive a child numerous times. However, their efforts to have one ended in miscarriages. Because she wanted to have a child, Marilen's friend Cristy suggested adopting a child from an orphanage, where Cristy's cousin is the superior. Reluctant at first, Santi agreed to adopt a child. Marilen and Santi adopted a baby girl and named her Issa. Issa's biological mother was only 14 years old when she was born. However, she abandoned Issa at the hospital because she could not provide for her. Years later, Issa grew up to be a happy and cheerful girl. However, Marilen was shocked when she learned that she was pregnant. Because her pregnancy was sensitive, Marilen had to be more careful until she suffered from bleeding, when she saw Issa playing at the poolside. Marilen gave birth to a boy and named him Gabriel. This makes Issa more jealous and depressed, especially when Jason, Bea's son, told her that she's adopted and she will be out of Santi and Marilen's lives. Because his attention is now on Gabriel, Santi would alienate himself from Issa. When Issa was left with Gabriel, she noticed that Gabriel had no pillow on his head. Precy, Gabriel's nanny, noticed that Gabriel's head was covered with a pillow. This made all in the house panic, especially Santi, who rushed the baby to the hospital. Santi would later find out that Issa was the one who covered Gabriel. He hurriedly rushed home and lashed out at Issa, saying that she's an ingrate. He then said that Issa should leave the house. With no other choice, Issa, along with her aunt Owie, went to Marilen's parents to stay. Santi wants to put Issa up for adoption. Owie's boyfriend, Dennis, has a relative, and they are willing to adopt Issa. Marilen confronts Santi for being a selfish person after the latter threatens to leave with Gabriel if Marilen brings Issa. Santi would realize his mistakes and forgive Issa as she was about to leave with her new family. He would also apologize to Marilen, saying that he doesn't want to lose anyone of his loved ones. ==Cast==

• Maricel Soriano as Marilen Alvarez • Edu Manzano as Santi Alvarez • Angelica Panganiban as Issa • Jolina Magdangal as Owie Nolasco • Rico Yan as Dennis • Boots Anson-Roa as Cita Nolasco • Jackie Lou Blanco as Bea • Cherry Pie Picache as Susan • Subas Herrero as Fernando Alvarez • Teresa Loyzaga as Christy • Nonie Buencamino as Leo • Stefano Mori as Jason • Mike Austria as Barry • Imelda Trinidad as Elvie • Naty Mallares as Lola Maring • Ernie Zarate as Dado • Mon Confiado as Rolly • Olga Natividad as Precy ==Reception==

Critical response Isah V. Red, writing for Manila Standard, gave the film a mixed-to-negative review, describing the film as "overwrought and overacted", similar to the television films (telesine) shown and produced by local TV networks. He concluded the review as "a waste of time" and an "insult" to the intellectual audience. ==Digital restoration==

The film was digitally restored and remastered by the cooperation of ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Central Digital Lab. The restored version was released online via KTX.ph on April 26, 2022, added with a pre-show where the head of ABS-CBN Film Archives, Leo P. Katigbak, serves as the host and interviews the film's lead star, Maricel Soriano. ==References==