Blanka_
11-years-old Blanka survives alone in Manila begging and stealing from tourists. One day, an absurd idea pops up: if she could buy a mother, she could have a good life. But she has to make countless efforts in order to collect enough money. An opportunity arises when she meets Peter, a 55 years old blind street musician, who teaches Blanka how to sing, a skill out of which she can make money. However, concerned about Blanka’s future, Peter decides to take Blanka to an orphanage. When she finds out, she runs away and the nightmare starts again.
Starring
Cydel Gabutero, Peter Millari, Jomar Bisuyo
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Blanka was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
11-years-old Blanka survives alone in Manila begging and stealing from tourists. One day, an absurd idea pops up: if she could buy a mother, she could have a...
Blanka is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 15m.
CAST (5)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
75 min (1h 15m)
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (14 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blanka about?
11-years-old Blanka survives alone in Manila begging and stealing from tourists. One day, an absurd idea pops up: if she could buy a mother, she could have a good life. But she has to make countless efforts in order to collect enough money. An opportunity arises when she meets Peter, a 55 years old blind street musician, who teaches Blanka how to sing, a skill out of which she can make money. However, concerned about Blanka’s future, Peter decides to take Blanka to an orphanage. When she finds out, she runs away and the nightmare starts again.
How long is Blanka?
Blanka has a runtime of 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Who stars in Blanka?
The cast of Blanka includes Cydel Gabutero, Peter Millari, Jomar Bisuyo, Raymond Camacho, Ruby Ruiz.
What is the rating of Blanka?
Blanka has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama