Pokwang ventures into a heavy drama movie in her first starring role via A Mothers Story, a family drama film about an illegal immigrant in the United States and her struggles as she achieves legal status. The film deals with what the OFWs go through in the United States. This is the first film produced by The Filipino Channel and distributed by ABS-CBN International and Star Cinema. The film had its premiere in Los Angeles, CA on November 6, 2011 and was shown in selected US cities. It is set to open in Philippine theaters on January 8, 2012.
The story's plot revolve around Medy (Pokwang), a make-up artist, who was given the chance of a lifetime to accompany a concert star to the United States for a performance. She promised her family that she will return after a week. However, while in America, she stumbled upon a former classmate Helen (Beth Tamayo) who convinced her to stay for good in the land of milk and honey. She initially refused, but eventually gave in, when she got a call one night from her husband that they need a big amount of money to bring her youngest daughter to the hospital. America has not been the friendliest to her and the story begins with her coming home to Manila literally with nothing.
Upon her return, Medy’s two kids, King (Rayver Cruz) and Queenie (Xyriel Manabat) are now 19 and 7. King struggles with the return of his mother. Animosity, resentment, shame, and anger are issues he has built with Medy. For the young Queenie, it’s getting to know the mother, who she thought would one day come out of a Balikbayan Box. And as for her husband, Medy discovers something she least expected.
Directed by John D.J. Lazatin, A Mother's Story also stars Noni Buencamino, Ana Capri, Jaime Fabregas, K Brosas, Daria Ramirez, and Beth Tamayo.
Check out the official trailer here:
Meanwhile, here is the heartwarming theme song of the movie, Sakaling Malimutan Ka by Carol Banawa.