Kadenang Bulaklak

Kadenang Bulaklak

Year: 1994

Runtime: 128 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Joel Lamangan

Drama

Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.

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1

Parents die in bus accident

Jasmin and her siblings lose their parents, Elsa and Domeng, in a bus accident that follows their scheduled out-of-town radio drama performance. The tragedy leaves the children orphaned and sets in motion a long journey to find belonging. This event becomes the catalyst for the siblings' separate lives and future reunions.

out-of-town bus route
2

Guardianship and separation

Jasmin and her siblings are placed under the guardianship of a young couple, Tere and Merto, but their ability to stay together is limited. Baby, Violy and Daisy are sent for adoption by Father Barrientos, while Jasmin remains with the guardians. The separation sows unresolved longing and foreshadows later reunions.

Tere and Merto's home
3

Jasmin decides to search; leaves for Manila

Years after the loss, Jasmin decides to stop attending school to search for her now-grown sisters. She defies the objections of Father Barrientos and Aunt Tere in pursuit of a family for all the siblings. Her choice marks a shift from personal survival toward a quest for connection.

Hometown
4

Jasmin arrives in Manila and lands a job

Jasmin travels to Manila in pursuit of her sisters and lands a job through a job agency. She is assigned to a fast-food restaurant owned by Conchita Carbonell, where she begins building a network of people who might help locate her siblings. The move marks the start of a long, interconnected search in the city.

Manila
5

Baby grows up with Conchita

At the restaurant, Baby is living as Conchita's daughter after being adopted into her family. Growing up under Conchita's care shapes her attitudes and life path. The bond between Baby and Conchita becomes a central thread in the sisters' eventual reunion.

Conchita's Manila restaurant
6

Violy and Daisy's adoptions

Violy is adopted by a strict couple who stifle her dream of becoming a singer, while Daisy is adopted by a wealthy family that struggles with her tantrums. These divergent upbringings set up future contrasts in their lives. The sisters' different paths make the eventual reunion more dramatic.

Manila
7

Friends and ally: Lando joins

Jasmin makes friends at the restaurant, including Manuel, Nenita and Ruben, who help her network for clues about her sisters. Lando later joins as a coworker and becomes a crucial ally in the search. Their support deepens Jasmin's resolve to find her siblings in Manila.

Manila restaurant
8

Workplace turmoil and firing

Jasmin uncovers labor malpractices at the agency and the restaurant, leading to her being fired. The exposure strains relationships, especially with Baby, who resents the growing closeness between Jasmin and Nestor. The workplace turmoil heightens tensions as the search continues.

Manila restaurant and agency
9

Ruben dies; Jasmin is reinstated

During a workers' strike, Ruben dies after a lingering illness, shocking Jasmin and her colleagues. In the aftermath, Nestor's kindness helps Jasmin regain her standing, and she is reinstated. Baby's anger deepens as the dynamics shift at work.

Manila restaurant
10

Lando returns home and family news emerges

Lando resigns from the restaurant and returns to their hometown, where he learns that Violy has been visiting Aunt Tere and Father Barrientos and that Aunt Tere has died. He also learns from Merto about the evolving search and the past mistakes in their family decisions.

Their hometown
11

Violy and Daisy reunite with Jasmin

Violy visits the restaurant and reunites with Jasmin and Daisy. Their first reunion is linked to Mrs. Hidalgo noticing Daisy humming Violy's song on television. The moment sets the stage for a larger reconciliation and a public reunion soon after.

Manila restaurant and Hidalgo household
12

Adoption truth confronts Baby

Jasmin discovers that Baby was adopted by Ms. Carbonell and confronts Baby at the restaurant. Baby initially denies the adoption and rejects the evidence shown by Jasmin, which includes documents and old photos. The confrontation plants seeds for eventual acceptance.

Conchita's restaurant
13

Baby accepts the truth

Baby finally accepts the truth after seeing the documents and photographs. She reconciles with her sisters and agrees to participate in the reunion. The turning point paves the way for the emotional family gathering.

Conchita's restaurant
14

Public reunion at Violy's concert

Violy's concert becomes the setting for the sisters' public reunion. Jasmin and Daisy join Violy on stage as the audience learns of their shared past. They sing Kadenang Bulaklak, a lullaby their parents taught them.

Violy's concert venue
15

New beginnings and a family vow

After the concert, the reunited sisters visit their parents' grave. Lando proposes to Jasmin and she accepts, signaling a hopeful new chapter for their family. The sisters vow to stay connected while building a life together.

parents' grave in their hometown

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