Kailan Ka Magiging Akin (English: When Will You Be Mine)[1] is a 1991 Philippine melodrama film directed by Chito S. Roño from a story and screenplay written by Mia A. Concio, inspired by the sensational real-life criminal case. The film stars Janice de Belen, Gabby Concepcion, Eddie Gutierrez, Charo Santos-Concio, Vivian Velez, Gina Alajar, Julio Diaz, Carmina Villarroel, and Cherry Pie Picache, and child actress Lady Lee. The theme song of the same name was performed by Dulce, with compositions by Nonong Buencamino and lyrics by Jose Bartolome.
Produced and distributed by Vision Films, the film was theatrically released on 20 June 1991, as one of the entries for the newly revived Manila Film Festival.
Synopsis
From birth to childhood, little Mariel became the central point of the heated court battle between the people who were worthy of taking care of her. However, Adul became part of this as she plans to sell her.
Cast
- Main cast
- Janice de Belen as Dolor, the nursemaid who wholeheartedly takes care of Mariel
- Gabby Concepcion as Ramil, Dolor's boyfriend
- Lady Lee as Mariel, the illegitimate daughter of Shirley and another man
- Eddie Gutierrez as Jaime, Adul's cousin
- Charo Santos-Concio as Leila, Jaime's wife and Dolor's employer
- Vivian Velez as Adul, a child trafficker
- Gina Alajar as Shirley, Mariel's daughter from another man
- Julio Diaz as Ben, Shirley's husband whom he sold Mariel to Adul
- Carmina Villarroel as Tess
- Cherry Pie Picache as Lyn
- Minor cast
- Ray Ventura as Adul's lawyer
- Vangie Labalan and Cris Daluz as the two neighbors
- Pocholo Montes as Jaime's friend
- Resty Vergara, Jimmy Reyes, and Rolly Gallo as the three goons
- Ben Sagmit as the houseboy
- Olivia Cenizal as Judge
- Nanding Fernandez as Fiscal
- Luis Benedicto as Priest
- Felindo Obach as Union Leader
Production
Mia A. Concio wrote the film's story and screenplay and this was her last written work before she went into a hiatus from screenwriting until 2000.[2]
Reception
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Kailan Ka Magiging Akin | Won | [1] |
| Best Actress | Janice de Belen | Won | |||
| 1992 | Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Gina Alajar | Nominated | [3] |
| Best Achievement in Film Editing | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Won | |||
| Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Jun Pereira (cinematographer) Charlie Arceo (production designer) |
Won |
References
- ^ a b Nicanor Tiongson, ed. (1994). "Philippine Film". CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art. Vol. VIII (1st ed.). Manila: Cultural Center of the Philippines. pp. 226, 319. ISBN 971-8546-31-6.
- ^ Gallardo, Ricky T. (18 November 2000). "Two screenwriters talk about their craft and passion". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. C3. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Young Critics Circle announces 1992 winners". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. 28 January 1992. p. 20. Archived from the original on 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.