Emir (film)
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Emir is a Philippine film, focusing on a girl that becomes a domestic helper in the fictional oil-rich Arab Nation of Yememeni.
PLOT
Amelia is from a poor Ilokana family that decides to go abroad and find her fortune and also help her family. She became one of a maids in a Royal Family in Saudi Arabia, which is running out of time for the wife of the Sheikh is giving birth to a child. The child was a newborn son and the wife of the Sheikh asks Amelia to take care of the baby named Ahmed, which she agreed into.
Amelia take care of the baby which she grew fond of, she taught her to speak tagalog and play "tumbang preso.
After twelve years of giving service, Amelia's life have been better. Unfortunately, a war is coming so the Royal Family was forced to leave the palace incase they were attacked. When the palace was attacked, some of the maids and even the wife of the sheikh was killed but Amelia and Ahmed managed to esacpe by going to a secret door in the house and with the help of Boyong the driver and went in a faraway place and hide.
But one day, men riding in horses took Ahmed and Amelia never saw Ahmed again. With the help of the government, Amelia got home and she holds her own business and lived a good life. Later she learned that the men that took Ahmed were orders by the Sheikh. Years later, someone with a familiar voice called her "Yaya" and she saw Ahmed who have fully grown up. The film ends with Ahmed,Amelia and Boyong in Amelia's house. Boying even gave Amelia a gold necklace whom he's shy to give because he never had a chance to.
PLOT
Amelia is from a poor Ilokana family that decides to go abroad and find her fortune and also help her family. She became one of a maids in a Royal Family in Saudi Arabia, which is running out of time for the wife of the Sheikh is giving birth to a child. The child was a newborn son and the wife of the Sheikh asks Amelia to take care of the baby named Ahmed, which she agreed into.
Amelia take care of the baby which she grew fond of, she taught her to speak tagalog and play "tumbang preso.
After twelve years of giving service, Amelia's life have been better. Unfortunately, a war is coming so the Royal Family was forced to leave the palace incase they were attacked. When the palace was attacked, some of the maids and even the wife of the sheikh was killed but Amelia and Ahmed managed to esacpe by going to a secret door in the house and with the help of Boyong the driver and went in a faraway place and hide.
But one day, men riding in horses took Ahmed and Amelia never saw Ahmed again. With the help of the government, Amelia got home and she holds her own business and lived a good life. Later she learned that the men that took Ahmed were orders by the Sheikh. Years later, someone with a familiar voice called her "Yaya" and she saw Ahmed who have fully grown up. The film ends with Ahmed,Amelia and Boyong in Amelia's house. Boying even gave Amelia a gold necklace whom he's shy to give because he never had a chance to.
Cast
- Frencheska FarrFrencheska FarrMarie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr is a Filipina singer, model and actress. She was the Are You the Next Big Star? grand champion along with Geoff Taylor.-Early life and career:...
as Amelia - DulceDulceThe term Dulce may refer to:-Places:*Dulce Base, a supposed American secret military facility*Dulce, New Mexico*Dulce River *Dulce River, a river in Guatemala-People:* Dulce, a Mexican singer...
as Ester - Sid LuceroSid LuceroTimothy Mark Pimentel Eigenmann better known by his stagename Sid Lucero , is a Filipino television and film actor. He won the 31st Gawad Urian Best Actor award for his role in Selda.-Career:...
as Victor - Jhong HilarioJhong HilarioVirgilio Hilario, Jr. , better known by his stage name Jhong Hilario, is a Filipino actor and dancer. He is part of the dance group Streetboys in the Philippines....
as Boyong - Kalila Aguilos as Tersing
- Beverly Salviejo as Diday
- Julia ClareteJulia ClareteEda Giselle Rosetta N. Clarete, better known by her screen name Julia Clarete , is a Filipina singer and actress, both for theater and film. She was launched as a member of Star Circle Batch 4 in 1996....
as Angie - Liesl Batucan as Pearlsha
- Melanie Dujunco as Mylene
- Gigi Escalante as Grandmother of Amelia
- Bayang BarriosBayang BarriosBayang Barrios is a Filipino musician who hails from Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, and is known for her use of indigenous instruments and styles....
as Mom of Amelia - Bodjie PascuaBodjie PascuaLuisito "Bodjie" Pascua is a Filipino stage and film & tv actor and former children's television host. He is best known as "Kuya Bodjie" , the iconic character he portrayed on the children's educational television program Batibot....
as Dad of Amelia - Emil Sandoval as Jamal
- Ned Hourani as Sheik
- Valerie Bariou as Sheika
- Ali Rasheki as King
- Joshua Elias Price Hourani as Ahmed (7 years old)
- Mahdi Yadzian Varjani as Ahmed (12 years old)
- Nelsito Gomez as Ahmed (19 years old)