The story of Koreana begins twenty years ago when Nerissa, a Filipina caregiver falls in love with Philip, a wealthy Korean national based in the Philippines. Defying conventional Korean standards, their relationship earns the ire of Jung Chang Hee, Philip's father who strongly resents his son's decision of falling in love with a non-Korean. Philip and Nerissa will soon bear a child causing Jung Chang Hee to set aside his misgivings, and to open his home to Philip and his family. But their happiness will be cut short as Violeta sets off an evil scheme against Nerissa. She will be thrown out of the house but secretly takes her baby with her. To add on to her misery, Nerissa will be separated from her daughter after being involved in an unpleasant bus incident. The baby ends up in the arms of Josefina, an old maid who works as a cashier in a local beer club. (Source: IMDb)