Grandmother (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2009, Grandmother is a drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Lola Sepa's grandson has been killed by a cell phone snatcher. Despite being devastated by the sudden violence, she must bear the burden of making the funeral arrangements. She and her family are poor, and there is not enough money for the coffin nor the legal pursuit against the suspected murderer. But the elderly woman is ready to even seek a bank loan to assure both a proper burial and justice for her beloved grandson. Lola Puring is committed to getting her grandson Mateo out of jail, although he has been accused of senselessly murdering Lola Sepa's grandson. But the poor aged woman doesn't have the bail money. Each time she visits her grandson in prison to bring him proper meals, it breaks her heart to see him wasting away behind bars with countless others. At the first court hearing, the two grandmothers must face one another. Both frail and poor, each is determined to do everything necessary for her grandson. The future of the case is dependent on grandmotherly love...
Who’s in it. Grandmother stars Anita Linda as Lola Sepa, Tanya Gomez as Ditas, Jhong Hilario as Bebong and Ketchup Eusebio as Mateo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Grandmother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Rakuten TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grandmother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grandmother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grandmother (2009)?
- In GB, Grandmother is available to rent or buy from Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Grandmother worth watching?
- Grandmother holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grandmother?
- Grandmother stars Anita Linda, Tanya Gomez, Jhong Hilario, Ketchup Eusebio and Rustica Carpio.
- When was Grandmother released?
- Grandmother was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.