Nervous Translation (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Nervous Translation is a drama film directed by Shireen Seno, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Late 1988, Post-dictatorship Philippines. Eight year-old Yael, shy to a fault, lives in her own private world. Left to her own devices while her mother assembles shoes at the local shoe factory, Yael cooks miniature meals for herself, sometimes forgetting about leftovers for dinner in the fridge. In the evenings, she cuts her mother’s white hair for 25 centavos a strand while they watch soap operas on television. Yael only knows her father through his voice through voice letters in the form of cassette tapes which he sends back every now and then from Saudi Arabia. Their boombox has a problem of ‘eating tape’, but this does not stop Yael from secretly listening to Father’s voice letters. One night, she accidentally records over a voice tape meant for her Mother.
Who’s in it. Nervous Translation stars Jana Cassandra Agoncillo as Yael, Angge Santos as Val and Sid Lucero as Tino.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Nervous Translation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nervous Translation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nervous Translation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nervous Translation (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nervous Translation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nervous Translation worth watching?
- Nervous Translation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nervous Translation?
- Nervous Translation stars Jana Cassandra Agoncillo, Angge Santos and Sid Lucero.
- When was Nervous Translation released?
- Nervous Translation was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.