The Child(2000)
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The Child Synopsis
A woman returns to the Philippines after working abroad to find that her family has fallen apart in her absence.
The Child (2000) is a drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos, released on May 10, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Vilma Santos, Claudine Barretto, Joel Torre and Baron Geisler. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Rory B. Quintos
- Writers:
- Ricky Lee, Moira Lang
- Producers:
- Trina N. Dayrit
- Cinematographer:
- Joe Batac
- Composer:
- Jessie Lasaten
- Production:
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Child (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Child before you stream it.
The Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vilma Santos
as Josie
Claudine Barretto
as Carla
Joel Torre
as Rudy
Baron Geisler
as Michael
Amy Austria
as Lyn
Cherry Pie Picache
as Mercy
- Sheila Mae Alvero
Sheila Mae Alvero
as Daday
Leandro Muñoz
as Brian
Tess Dumpit
as Norma
- Cris Michelena
Cris Michelena
as Arnel
- Hazel Ann Mendoza
Hazel Ann Mendoza
as Young Carla
- Daniel Morial
Daniel Morial
as Young Michael
Key crew
Directed by Rory B. Quintos, written by Ricky Lee and Moira Lang, produced by Trina N. Dayrit.
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The Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Child online?
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The Child (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Child?
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The main cast of The Child (2000) includes Vilma Santos, Claudine Barretto, Joel Torre, Baron Geisler and Amy Austria. The film was directed by Rory B. Quintos. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Child released?
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The Child was released on May 10, 2000 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is The Child worth watching?
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The Child (2000) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Child?
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Yes. The official The Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.