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Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre come together once again for a heartfelt comedy-drama centered on a mother’s unconditional love in “Call Me Mother,” one of the official entries to the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival. The film opens in cinemas on December 25.

The official trailer quickly gained massive traction online, generating 20 million views in just over 24 hours across various social media platforms. The hashtag #CallMeMotherFullTrailer also dominated discussions nationwide, becoming the top trending topic after its December 2 launch.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana, the movie explores the layers of commitment, sacrifice, and steadfast affection that define motherhood—promising warmth, humor, and heartfelt moments perfect for families celebrating the Christmas season.

“Call Me Mother” is a story about two mothers Twinkle (Vice) and Mara (Nadine). Twinkle is a former queen maker turned adoptive, loving queer mother to Angelo (Lucas Andalio) who proves that motherhood isn’t about biology but about choosing love and devotion. 

On the other hand, Mara, Angelo’s biological mom, is a former teen pageant prodigy turned high-fashion model who lives with deep regret when she made the life-changing decision to abandon Angelo in order to follow her dreams.

Twinkle reaches out to Mara to finalize the adoption that will allow him to bring Angelo to his new job abroad. However, Mara will only agree to sign the adoption papers if Twinkle helps her win the biggest beauty pageant in the country.

From a reluctant parent to fully embracing motherhood, can Twinkle live up to his end of the bargain with Mara despite her growing closeness to Angelo?

The film also stars “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab” housemates Klarisse De Guzman, Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Esnyr Ranollo, River Joseph, and Shuvee Etrata, as well as Chanda Romero, Carmi Martin, Ces Quesada, John “Sweet” Lapus, MC Muah, Iyah Mina, Jennifer Sevilla, Robert Ortega, Tanya Gomez, and Divine Tetay.

“Call Me Mother” is produced by Star Cinema, The IdeaFirst Company, and Viva Films. 

Embrace a mother’s love in all of its forms in “Call Me Mother” – in cinemas nationwide beginning December 25.