Genre: | Action Drama |
Starring: | Cherie Gil Ryan Agoncillo Nikki Gil Krista Ranillo Jestoni Alarcon John Regala |
Director: | Toto Natividad Don M. Cuaresma |
Executive Producer: | Roldeo T. Endrinal |
Developer: | Enrico C. Santos |
Creator: | ABS-CBN Studios Gina Marissa Tagasa Carlo J. Caparas |
Opentheme: | "Kapalaran" by Ciara Sotto |
Country: | Philippines |
Language: | Filipino |
Network: | ABS-CBN |
Company: | Dreamscape Entertainment Television |
Num Episodes: | 133 |
Runtime: | 30-45 minutes |
Pieta is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Based on a 1983 Philippine film of the same title. Directed by Toto Natividad and Don M. Cuaresma, it stars Cherie Gil, Ryan Agoncillo, Nikki Gil, Krista Ranillo, Jestoni Alarcon and John Regala. It aired on the network's Hapontastic line up and worldwide on TFC from October 27, 2008 to May 1, 2009, replacing Ligaw na Bulaklak and was replaced by Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Bud Brothers.[1] [2]
Pieta tells the story of Amanda and her son Rigor. Once she discovers that she is pregnant, Amanda struggles to build a better future for her child.
When her son Rigor commits a crime at a young age, Amanda decides to protect him by taking the fall. While she spends many years in prison, Rigor is slowly dragged into a life of violence. Amanda returns home after being released only to see her son turn into her worst nightmare.