Maalaala Mo Kaya Season 4, Episode 44: Bonsai

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Korona (Crown)

A young lady lives in discontent in spite of the fact that she has looks, wealth, and a loving father. She is utterly jealous of another girl who, despite her impoverished state, seems to be superior in many things. This envy grows into bitter hatred when her own father falls in love with the very object of her contempt.

Boxing Gloves

Kuna (Cradle)

Medalyang Ginto (Gold Medal)

Doormat

Being constantly compared to her intelligent younger sister caused Suzette to develop an inferiority complex. To make matters worse, she has a speech defect that makes her an outcast among her family and peers. Relief finally came in the person of a sensitive boy named Arnold who understood Suzette as a person. But just as she started feeling the joy of being loved, Suzette learned that Arnold is terminally ill.

Green Card

Paddle

Two brothers unite in a struggle against their mother's obnoxious behavior. The younger boy, sick of being the sheltered weakling, follows in his wild brother's footsteps. But in their desire to break away from their domestic crises, both brothers make the mistake of treading a dangerous path.

Alon (Wave)

Dante's homecoming disturbs life in the quaint seaside village when he brings along his wife Nemia, a beautiful woman whose past profession as a prostitute just cannot be accepted by Dante's mother, the same way that Dante cannot accept his new stepfather Poldo. Dante's mistrust proves to be right when Poldo rapes Nemia, which the latter keeps to herself for fear of losing her husband and son.

Bigkis (Bundle)

Simbahan (Church)

Ukit (Carving)

When poverty and lack of education become a hindrance to a young couple from falling in love, Dante takes it upon himself to strive harder and prepare for his uncertain future with the woman of his dreams, Celia. But as his career continues to struggle amidst the hardships and sacrifices, Dante is forced to make a grave decision in pursuing a love that crosses the boundaries of time and fate-with nothing left to offer but himself.

Palayok at Pintura (Clay Pot and Paint)

A mother and her little daughter are reunited after many years of estrangement. The girl is unaware that it is her atrocious father who brought about their unwilled separation that led to a life of perennial suffering. Although the child is craving for motherly affection, her mother is beset with brain damage and trauma from a bitter past that may prove her unfit to raise a daughter.

Lupa (Land)

Guardian Angel

Upos (Stub)

When Armand met the bewitchingly beautiful Sonia, he thought he was lucky to find romance amid his boring work. His job required a lot of travel, and he never expected that the routine of going to different secluded villages would take a different turn. Although Sonia was married, Armand could not resist her charm. Little did he know he was flirting with danger, for Sonia was a deranged woman with a dark past. With Armand in an isolated cottage and captivated by the obsessive Sonia, can he escape this predicament without putting his life at stake?

Panyo (Handkerchief)

Batis (Stream)

Perlas (Pearls)

When jealousy is confused with compassion, the result is an unexpected love born out of sympathy and regret. With her older sister's untimely death, Connie takes it upon herself to help the family that Carla had left behind. As true feelings for her brother-in-law begin to surface, she is faced with the daunting task of making the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of everyone else's happiness in exchange for her own.

Armas (Arms)

A pair of lovers is caught between their political beliefs and their dream to pursue a peaceful life together. They soon decide to settle down and leave the vigilante group behind. Amidst their newfound freedom and happiness, they learn that their former allies are not about to let them go that easy.

Payaso (Clown)

Abel and his family dress up as clowns and rely on party gigs for income. The family business goes down the drain when Abel's father dies, his mother grows ill, and his brother is diagnosed with schizophrenia. For a man who makes a living by bringing cheer to other people, Abel finds no humor in his present predicament.

Kropek

In her youth, Chuchie was a belligerent beauty with a string of promiscuous relationships with men. This disreputable past did not deter her from becoming a good mother; Chuchie loved her son and attended to his every need. But what happens if people from the days of her ignorance return to Chuchie's life with a vengeance?

Durian

Chito is a modern-day Robin Hood – an essentially kind-hearted, generous thief to the less fortunate. He is aware that he is compromising moral principles, but because he is poor and without a family, Chito felt he had no choice. Chito's life takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of an old homeless lady named Mapol. After taking her in, he sees most of his late mother's endearing traits in the old woman. Chito never knew that this mysterious woman would change his life forever.

Basura (Garbage)

Chito is a modern-day Robin Hood – an essentially kind-hearted, generous thief to the less fortunate. He is aware that he is compromising moral principles, but because he is poor and without a family, Chito felt he had no choice. Chito's life takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of an old homeless lady named Mapol. After taking her in, he sees most of his late mother's endearing traits in the old woman. Chito never knew that this mysterious woman would change his life forever.

Punso (Anthill)

Bilangguan (Prison)

Newlyweds Monto and Lilia experience a different kind of honeymoon. Lilia is young enough to be Monto's daughter, but their marital issues do not stem from this age difference. Monto is sadistic and he takes pleasure in inflicting pain on his poor wife. Lilia resigns to her fate until she meets Monto's nephew, Tristan, who makes her feel special and loved for the first time in her life. Can Lilia and Tristan carry on a forbidden love affair when what stands between them is a heartless monster?

Engagement Ring

Gaying, an old maid, gets the surprise of her life when a charming man sweeps her off her feet. Before she could decide whether her new prince, Johnny, is real or merely a dream, he presents her with a marriage proposal. As romance sweetly unfolds in her solitary life, Gaying suddenly gets a blow from the painful side of love when she realizes that Johnny merely mistook her for someone else.

Latay (Welt)

Tawas (Alum)

In a secluded barrio, supernatural creatures are said to be treading the area at night. One family believes that a mysterious presence frequently disturbs their peaceful cottage. After a series of unspeakable events, the two sisters learn the real identity behind the monster in their midst.

Alkansya (Piggy-bank)

Because of poverty and their parents' abandonment, Tess was forced to take on the role of mother, father, and elder sister to little Del until the latter grew up into a young woman. As Del experiences first love, Tess realizes that she had missed her youth because of domestic obligations. What Tess did not miss is heartbreak for as her body wore out from much work and self-sacrifice, Del got ready to leave her sister for the man in her life.

Pigurin (Figurine)

Bayong (Shopping Bag)

A young man named Daniel witnesses the gruesome murder of an innocent boy. He faces a moral dilemma to either speak out for justice's sake or protect himself and his family by keeping his silence. Daniel finds his needed wisdom in his grandfather, Ignacio, who, was hounded by the same predicament in his youth but lived a life burdened by regret and guilt because of selfish decisions.

Balon (Well)

In a village where people live rustic lives and dream simple dreams, a miracle takes place in the life of an ordinary girl- an apparition of the Blessed Virgin advocates Wilma to dig a well that will produce water with inexplicable healing powers. This former bucolic village soon becomes an empire of greed and irreverent business trade. Is this phenomenon a spiritual miracle or pure mayhem stemming from personal interests?

Nitso (Tomb)

Imbitasyon (Invitation)

Gusali (Building)

Mansyon (Mansion)

Kuwerdas (Chord)

A prodigal father returns to his estranged children only to find them settled in their own respective families. His fatherly instincts drive him to interfere with his children's squabbles with their respective spouses, but his genuine concern elicits rancor from his children who decide to shut him out of their lives like a menacing stranger.

Abo (Ash)

In the wake of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, nearly a hundred indigenous people suddenly found themselves homeless and drifted to Manila to seek a new life in the city. Like most of his clan, Basilio and his family soon learn the pains and difficulties of racial discrimination as they struggle to survive in their newfound home. As Basilio gets torn between their tradition and the grueling task of providing for his children, his friends, and family are about to discover the true meaning of compassion when he makes the ultimate sacrifice for his beloved kin, proving that faith and humanity transcends all boundaries.

Lampara (Lamp)

Maleta (Suitcase)

When an innocent and simple-minded Bea finds herself sharing a room with a bold and wayward Violy, they inadvertently find common ground in their paralleled tales of domestic woes and heartaches. But as their unlikely friendship is put to the test with a string of false hopes and blinded love, Violy comes to a grave decision of ensuring that her troublesome past will not become her friend's grave and uncertain future.

Dugo (Blood)

Pusang Itim (Black Cat)

Valentines Card

Putik (Mud)

Three women of different generations share a common love for a man named Abel. He was raised by his possessive grandmother Caring, who eventually gives his wife the cold shoulder. The turmoil in their home worsens when Abel's estranged mother returns after many years. While trying to resolve the conflicts involving the women he loves, Abel learns a dark secret behind this harrowing mess.

Holen (Game of Marbles)

Karinderya (Eatery)

Hamog (Fog)

Samurai

Apron

Chito and Trina's household is considered happy in spite of their unconventional setup. Trina is a hardworking professional, while Chito is a homemaker who makes sure the needs of the children are met. Although their love for each other is undeniable, problems begin to surface when they become victims of ruthless rumors. To keep their family intact, Chito and Tina must remain strong against their detractors and work on a reversal of roles.

Gayuma (Charm)

How far will a man go to capture the heart of the woman he loves? This is the question that confounds old Nato who resorts to consulting the town's renowned faith healer for answers. The faith healer gives him a love potion guaranteed to make his beloved Celia reciprocate, but the plan backfires on him when Celia's sister Lumeng takes the potion instead.

Pasalubong (Souvenir)

Kuwadra (Chord)

One man grew up believing that gambling is a fair game, especially for people like him who will struggle with poverty lest they succumb to this vice. Although this is his only means of trade, he knows that this activity compromises his principles as an essentially good man.

Dinuguan

A poignant story of one the most prominent figure in show business — Tita Angge. Life for a movie fan is just as tough as the lives of characters portrayed by movie stars. Here is a true story of an unattractive girl with a big heart whose star shines bright amidst all her difficulties in life.