Premise
Manang Biring is a terminally ill old lady, as she is diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer. Having accepted the fact that she will pass away soon, she receives a letter from her estranged daughter, who is visiting her for the holidays. Going great lengths against her declining health, Biring decides she'll spend Christmas with her daughter and grandson with the remaining time she has left.
More About the Film
Main Characters and Cast
- Biring - Voiced by Erlinda Vilallobos
- Eva - Voiced by Mailes Kanapi
- Terence - Voiced by Alchris Galura
- Yohan - Voiced by Patrick Sugui
- Amanda - Voiced by Bea Benedicto
- Richard - Voiced by Lance Raymundo
- Nita - Voiced by Cherry Pie Picache
- CJ - Voiced by Carlo Tan
Manang Biring is the first rotoscoped film in the Philippines, as well as the first locally produced adult animated film. The film also won Best Picture and Best Film in the 2015 Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival, and was a nominee in the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2016.
Where to Watch?
The film is available on iWantTFC.
The movie was also made available on Youtube for a limited time during December 7 - 27, 2020.
- Release Date: November 9, 2015
- Genre: Adult, Tragedy, Drama
- Director: Carl Joseph Papa
- Production Company:
Black Maria Pictures, Creative Programs Inc.
Behind the scenes footage of Manang Biring.