Ang Tatay Kong Nanay

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay
Ang Tatay Kong Nanay
	Official movie poster
Directed by	Lino Brocka
Written by	Orlando R. Nadres
Produced by	Jesus B. Yu
Starring	Dolphy; Niño Muhlach; Phillip Salvador;
Cinematography	Jose Batac Jr.
Edited by	Augusto Salvador
Music by	Lutgardo Labad
Production; company	Lotus Films
Release date	June 2, 1978;
Running time	116 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (English: My Father, My Mother) is a 1978 Filipino comedy-drama film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay by Orlando R. Nadres. Starring Dolphy, Niño Muhlach, and Phillip Salvador, the film tackles parenting and homosexuality, and how it is not an issue in raising a child.

Produced by Lotus Films, the film was theatrically released on June 2, 1978.

Plot

The story revolves around Coring, a gay beautician who was in love with a younger man named Dennis. Dennis had gotten his prostitute girlfriend, Mariana, pregnant, but the two couldn't handle the responsibility yet. Dennis then entrusts his child, Nonoy, to Coring, as he is set to leave the country, because he needs to work overseas to support the youngster. At first, Coring was hesitant but was easily convinced because he wanted Dennis to have a better future. The child grew up with Coring, and Nonoy believed that he was indeed his father. However, the story takes another turn as Mariana returns. The film tackles the hardships of being a single parent and, at the same time, the judgment towards homosexuality and parenting.

Cast

Main cast

Dolphy as Dioscoro "Coring" Derecho
Nino Muhlach as Marlon Brando "Nonoy" Derecho
Phillip Salvador as Dionisio "Dennis" Hammond
Marissa Delgado as Mariana Jimenez

Supporting cast

Lorli Villanueva as Bebang
Soxie Topacio as Bading
Orlando Nadres as Crispin "Crispina" Villa
Larry Leviste as Rodrigo
Renee Salud as Sabrina
Inday Badiday as Herself

Reception

Accolades

Award-giving organization	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
28th FAMAS Awards	21 November 1979	Best Actor	Dolphy	Nominated	^[1]^[2]
		Best Supporting Actress	Marissa Delgado	Nominated
		Best Child Actor	Niño Muhlach	Won
3rd Gawad Urian Awards	1979	Best Actor	Dolphy	Nominated	^[2]

References

↑ "27th FAMAS Awards (1978)". Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on October 1, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
1 2 Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 261–262. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved June 30, 2026 – via Google Books.

External links

Ang Tatay Kong Nanay at IMDb

[1] "27th FAMAS Awards (1978)". Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on October 1, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

[Natsuhiko-2] 1 2 Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 261–262. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved June 30, 2026 – via Google Books.

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