Plot

Pepito, growing up in a remote fishing village in the Philippines is destined to become the successor of his mother: the only midwife in the whole district, a job given from generation to generation. As Pepito's mother Rosa who is a widow, becomes pregnant she tries everything to abort the baby because of the shame this would bring. This fails and she sees the only way to protect her son is to commit suicide. After a while Pepito falls in love with a teacher from the capitol, Mrs. Santiago. But this relationship cannot have a future.—Marco Radke <radke@krypta.aball.de>

Pepito is bound to become the village's midwife, something he never dreamed of becoming but was destined to be. Pepito's mother, Rose, a widow, becomes pregnant in a secret affair with her husband's married friend. She tries everything to abort the infant because of the embarrassment it would carry. However, all methods fail and the only way she can do to protect their family's reputation is by suicide. After a while Pepito falls in love with a married teacher. Pepito meets an assortment of people and situations that would prepare him for his journey to understanding life.—Anonymous