Batang PX

Tessie is a single mother and former nightclub singer who raises her teenage son, Christopher. The boy hopes to meet his father, an American soldier, but the eventual reunion proves disappointing. As Christopher deals with this discovery, Tessie pursues a relationship with a car salesman named Danny, convinced he is the right partner despite her past pattern of choosing unsuitable men.

This Philippine drama was written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It is the third film in a sequence of his works, following Shadow and Pare Ko. The movie features a cast including Zsa Zsa Padilla, Patrick Garcia, Edu Manzano, Anna Larrucea, Nida Blanca, and Cherry Pie Picache, with a total of 22 credited performers. Produced by Star Cinema and Available Light, the film has a runtime of 113 minutes. Since its release in 1997, it has maintained a positive audience reception, holding a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on 84 votes.