My Monster Mom

My Monster Mom

2008 · 98 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Single-mom Esme gives her daughter for adoption to her elder brother who immediately goes to America. Twenty-seven years later, daughter Abby goes back to the Philippines to meet her real mom. But Abby's excitement is foiled upon knowing that Esme is loud mouthed and worst nightmare. Days spelled hell for Abby, as she discovers that she and her horrific mother are complete polar opposites.

Directed by Jose Javier Reyes · Written by Jose Javier Reyes

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