Wanted: Perfect Mother

May 7, 1996

1h 39m

★ 10.0

Overview

A 30-year-old widower realizes that his three children need a mother figure. His youngest daughter feels lonely and finds it hard to cope with schooling. He scouts around for a tutor for his daughter, someone who could also act as her playmate and friend. The lady who arrives -- a cheerful singer and tutor -- brings light to their home lives.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

Neo Films

Wanted: Perfect Mother Trailers

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Cast

Sam

Regine Velasquez

Bing

Bing Loyzaga

Arnel

Bobby Andrews

Glen

Mandy Ochoa

Lucia

Winnie Cordero

Darlene

Kim delos Santos

Harold Macasero

Ritchie

Jay-Ar De Luna

Nina

Melisse Santiago

Dante Zulueta

Christopher de Leon

Crissy

Kate Gomez

Music Teacher 1

Josie Tagle

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