Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana, Call Me Mother tells a heartfelt story about unconditional love, sacrifice, and commitment. The film looks at motherhood beyond biology, showing how love and responsibility can take many forms.

The story centers on two mothers with very different lives. Twinkle, played by Vice Ganda, is a former beauty pageant coach who becomes a devoted queer adoptive mother to Angelo, portrayed by Lucas Andalio. Twinkle believes that being a parent is a choice rooted in love, care, and daily sacrifice.

In contrast, Mara, played by Nadine Lustre, is Angelo’s biological mother. Once a teenage pageant star, Mara grows up to become a high-fashion model. She lives with deep regret after abandoning her child years earlier to chase her dreams.

Their paths cross again when Twinkle reaches out to Mara to finalize Angelo’s adoption. Twinkle plans to bring the child abroad for a new job, but Mara agrees to sign the papers only under one condition: Twinkle must help her win the biggest beauty pageant in the country.

As Twinkle reluctantly agrees, tensions rise. Mara slowly grows closer to Angelo, forcing Twinkle to confront his fears, insecurities, and what it truly means to be a parent. The film asks whether love is proven by blood or by the willingness to stay, sacrifice, and put a child first.

The cast also includes Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab housemates Klarisse De Guzman, Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Esnyr Ranollo, River Joseph, and Shuvee Etrata. They are joined by veteran and supporting actors Chanda Romero, Carmi Martin, Ces Quesada, John “Sweet” Lapus, MC Muah, Iyah Mina, Jennifer Sevilla, Robert Ortega, Tanya Gomez, and Divine Tetay.

Call Me Mother is produced by Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, and Viva Films. Blending humor with emotional depth, the film aims to offer a warm and relatable story for families this holiday season.

The movie opens in cinemas nationwide beginning December 25. For updates, follow Star Cinema on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and @abscbnpr on major social media platforms.