“Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Nagbenta ng anak” – The relationship of a mother and a daughter amidst unfortunate events in life is the heart of Maalaala Mo Kaya’s March 4 episode. Jodie Sta. Maria portrays the role of 17-year-old “Marie,” the daughter of Linda (Maureen Mauricio) and a drug pusher.
MMK Baby For Sale Synopsis
When Marie’s father leaves Linda for another woman, she is left to bear the pain and abuse by Linda who takes her frustrations out on her daughter.
Because of this, Marie leaves home in the hope of having a better life. But things don’t go as expected and she finds herself in the same cycle of desolation she tried to escape from in the first place.
MMK Baby For Sale, Mother Knows Best
Marie’s dreams for normalcy only left her shattered. Instead of being appreciated, she was a battered woman in the hands of the man whom she thought would bring her a better life. On the other hand, when Linda realizes her fault as a mother, she tries to get Maria back and take her away from the abusive relationship. This gesture of love caused Marie to go back home to her mother.
Just when things begin to turn out well, Marie is harassed and violated by her partner. In desperation, Marie makes a drastic decision to be a baby maker. She bears the child of their neighbor for a price but finds herself confused by what she feels towards the father. Although she decided to give her child up, Linda encourages her not to. The mother’s gracious heart prevails and is the only source of strength and protection when such are impossible to attain.
Maalaala Mo Kaya airs at 8:15 on Saturday, March 4 at ABS-CBN.