Adela (2008 film)

Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring the Philippine Screen Legend, Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the awardwinning film veteran which won Best Actress awards from the Gawad Tanglaw, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival Southeast Asia Film Competition and Young Critics Circle for her portrayal of the titular character.

On her eightieth birthday, Adela prepares enough food to accommodate her children who all promised to be present during the occasion. She goes around the community and helps those who are in need. She tries to treat it like a normal daydoing her daily chores and duties but the widow cant hide her loneliness.Adela has three children an OFW who works in Qatar a drug addict son portrayed by Ricky Davao who is currently in jail and a daughter who works as a housemaid in Makati. They all fail to show up and greet her, prompting her to spend the day alone in Freedom Island, a bird sanctuary where mangroves are abundant. ........

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