Ang Tanging Ina

The matriarch of a sprawling brood who refuses to abandon her children. She tirelessly works multiple jobs, negotiates family conflicts, and ultimately orchestrates a fragile balance between love, pride, and practicality. Her emotional journey centers on forgiveness, resilience, and a stubborn commitment to family unity.

Ina's eldest son who grows into responsibility but is drawn into romantic entanglements. He briefly runs away with his ex-girlfriend Jenny, revealing the complexities of family loyalties and personal aspirations. His actions set off a chain of events that test Ina's leadership.

Tudis is a daughter who seeks independence, quitting a job to pursue art. She embodies youthful aspiration but also the friction between personal ambition and family expectations. Her actions contribute to the film's chaotic but affectionate portrait of a big family.

Ina's son who attempts to impress his girlfriend's parents with his intelligence. He navigates love and status within the family, and his arc intersects with Gretchen and other siblings. He embodies the filial pressures of a large clan.

A daughter who pursues attention and romance, hoping her debut will go smoothly. She embodies youth, aspiration, and the pain of deception when Ina's actions interfere with her plans. Her arc bridges family duty and personal ambitions.

The closeted son who harbors a crush on Nhel. His sexuality becomes a focal point for the family, testing acceptance and understanding. The revelation prompts Ina to confront her own beliefs and ultimately accept Pip.

Catherine, the family member who reveals Ten-Ten's deafness and participates in the school program. She helps illuminate the family's vulnerabilities and strengths, acting as a catalyst for empathy within the clan.

Samuel/Shammy, Ina's child whose circumcision incident becomes a source of tension and reconciliation. He experiences illness after a botched circumcision, highlighting themes of care and safety in a large family.

Tri's love interest who appears in the extended family drama. Her relationship with Tri showcases the social pressures and complicated dynamics within the household. She plays a role in the ensemble's exploration of love and forgiveness.

The family's younger child who is revealed to be deaf. Ten-Ten's condition becomes a touchstone for communication and inclusion, culminating in the family learning sign language at the end.

Juan's ex-girlfriend who reappears at the amusement park. Her relationship with Juan underlines the complexities of romance amid a chaotic family life.

Ina's taxi-driver love interest who defies his role by falling for Ina and supporting the family in unexpected ways. His storyline adds humor and warmth to the narrative.