Aug 22-28
Aug 29-Sep 4
Sep 5 thru 11
Sep 12 thru 18
Sep 19 thru 25
Sep 26 thru Oct 2
Oct 3 thru 9
Oct 10 thru 16
Oct 15
Oct 17 thru 19
Oct 20 thru 23
Oct 17 thru 19
Oct 20 thru 23
PLEASE
NOTE: All
Philippine Cinema Showcase screenings took place at the Goldilocks
Theater, located at UltraStar Chula
Vista.
When available and except where noted, ratings shown were by
the Philippines' Movie and Television Review and Classification Board.
Donsol
Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr., 2006
Philippine Cinema Showcase Opening Night Feature!
Lonesome,
heartbroken Daniel takes tourists diving to behold magnificent whale
sharks in the turquoise waters of Donsol. He is drawn to Teresa, a
beautiful and mysterious woman also burdened by past heartache and
uncertain of the future. Stars Cherie Gil, Jacklyn Jose, Bembol Roco,
Mark Gil, Simon Ibarra, Sid Lucero, Angel Aquino.
Philippines'
Official Entry, Best Foreign Film, Academy Awards 2007; Best
Cinematography, FAMAS Awards 2007; Best Cinematography, Breakthrough
Performance by an Actor, Golden Screen Awards, 2007; Best
Cinematography, Best Actress, Cinemalaya 2007; Spirit of the
Independent Award, Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival 2006. 1
hr, 45 min. Rated PG-13.
Inang Yaya
Directed by Pablo Biglang-awa and Veronica
Velasco, 2006
Multiple BEST ACTRESS AWARD winner
Norma
leaves her daughter Ruby in the care of her mother to work as a
domestic worker in Manila, where she cares for a wealthy couple’s
daughter, Louise. Norma’s mother suddenly dies, forcing Norma to bring
Ruby to Manila, where Ruby and Louise struggle, sharing the woman they
both love.
Best
Child Actress, FAMAS Awards 2007; Best Actress, Golden ScreenAwards
2007; Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Sound,Best
Film, Young Critics Circle Awards, 2007. 1 hr, 39 min. Rated G.
Rotonda
Directed by Ron Bryant, 2006
BEST DIRECTOR Awarded Crime Drama
In
a sketchy city intersection, a marked one-thousand-peso bill journeys
from one offbeat character to another: a disillusioned tabloid reporter
planning to commit suicide; a nightclub dancer/prostitute vowing to
give her kid sister a better life; a disgraced henchman resurfacing,
hoping to score big time; a chronic runaway teenage girl held captive
as sex slave by a cop; and a long-suffering son suffering his brutish,
half-paralyzed father’s abuse. Like a ticking time bomb, the story
unravels with unforgiving immediacy, exploding in a stunning,
full-circle ending.
Best
Feature Director, Cinemalaya 2006; Best Actor and Best Supporting
Actress, Gawad Urian Awards, 2007. 1 hr, 32 min. NOT RATED (appears to
be R-18).
Gulong
Directed by Sockie Fernandez, 2007
Heartwarming Family Fare
School
is out and two cousins dream of spending their vacation at a fishpond.
To get there, they decide to buy a used bicycle. Working hard at odd
jobs, they earn enough to buy it, only to give the money away to
someone who needs the money more. Fortunately, the bicycle’s owner
gives them another chance—but at a higher price. They have to think of
ingenious ways to earn this money.
1hr,
26 min. NOT RATED (est. G).
Ligaw Liham
Directed by Jay Abello and Manny
Montelibano, 2007
Sometime
in the 1970’s, in a small town in Negros, the post office simply stops
operating. No one knew except for the postman and his caretaker. Nor
finds out about this secret, reading letters hidden in an old
warehouse. Impersonating Karen’s absent husband Nor finds himself truly
falling in love. Stars John Michael Lee, George Macainan, Clarissa
Deles, Karylle.
1
hr, 35 min. NOT RATED (est. PG-13).
Kubrador
Directed by Jeffrey Jeturian
Internationally-acclaimed Drama
Amy,
the
family matriarch, makes ends meet by running a small convenience store
out of her home. But times are tough and customers are scarce, and
without the help of her husband or pregnant daughter, she is forced to
supplement the family income by collecting bets for an illegal numbers
game. This starkly realistic narrative presents a captivating portrait
of a once-proud woman, haunted by memories of a dead son and hounded by
the police, and her fragile and lonely life as a kubrador
(bet
collector) on the streets of Manila. Stars Gina Pareño, Fonz Deza,
Soliman Cruz, Nanding Josef, Johnny Manahan, Jhong Del Rosario, Nico
Antonio
98
minutes; Not Rated (est. PG-13)
Blackout
Directed by Ato Bautista
Pschological Mystery Thriller
Gil
is a lowly apartment landlord who suffers frequent blackouts due to his
heavy drinking. His alcoholism drives his wife away, leaving Gil to
take care of his adorable son, Niño. Gil awakens from another drunken
blackout to discover a mysterious bloody rear bumper on his run-down
Mercedes. His life spirals into hysteria as he struggles to uncover the
truth where the lines between real and unreal are blurred. Stars Robin
Padilla, Iza Calzado, Ella Guevarra.
1
hr, 25 min. NOT RATED (est. PG-13).
Tulad Ng Dati
Directed by Mike Sandejas
Musical Fantasy
A
Filipino rock band (real-life THE DAWN) finds fame in the 1980s.
Following the sudden death of a key band member and years of decline,
the band is reduced to playing small gigs. The lead singer is robbed
and, suffering amnesia, throws the band and his family into chaos when
he insists on living as his 1980s self. All must decide whether to live
in the past or unite to fight for future success.
1hr,
26 min. Rated PG-13.
Happy Slip: UNCENSORED
YouTube Sensation CHRISTINE GAMBITO
In Person!
SAN
DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL REPRISE SHOW! Internet
phenomenon Christine Gambito's hilarious "Happy Slip" videos--she's a
one-woman creator, cast, and crew--have made her a new-media darling,
and hers one of the most-subscribed sites on YouTube.com. She
will present her shorts along with her "Experience Philippines"
travelogues.
Not
Rated (est. G)
Manila & Beyond
SAN
DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL REPRISE SHOW! Four
short films reveal the connection between the Philippines and the U.S.:
An Immigrant Girl's
Journey, dir. Lonny Stevens; Celebration, dir.
Rochelle Lozada; Legend,
dir. Mark Villegas; and Little
Manila: Filipinos in California's Heartland, prod. Marissa
Aroy.
73
minutes; Not Rated (est. PG)
Foster Child (John John)
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
SAN
DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL REPRISE SHOW! Internationally
acclaimed since its premiere at Cannes: the last day in the life of a
foster child in the care of his foster family before he's finally
adopted bares strong emotional bonds, and the state of Philippine
foster care. Stars Cherry Pie Picache, Eugene Domingo, Jiro
Manio, Kier Segundo, Alwyn Uytincgo, Dan Alvaro.
98
minutes; Not Rated (est. PG)
Santa Mesa
Directed by Ron Morales
SAN
DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL REPRISE SHOW! When his
mother dies, Hector arrives in Manila to live with his grandmother.
He falls in with a street gang before he is befriended by a
photographer. Haunted by memories of his mother, Hector
photographs an anonymous woman and these seemingly disconnected lives
collide. Stars Jacob Kiron Shalov, Angie Ferro, Jaime
Tirelli, Lynn Sherman, Maria Lopez, Pierro Rodriguez, Melissa Leo, Sly
Vargas, Billy Balais, Mosib Limbao .
82
minutes; Not Rated (est. PG-13)
Tirador
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
SAN
DIEGO ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL REPRISE SHOW! Set in
Manila slums against the backdrop of corrupt electioneering politicians
and religious fervor, the crime-ridden life of the Philippines' poorest
is lad bare in Mendoza's internationally acclaimed, spare, unflinching
fashion. Stars Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Kristofer King,
Nathan Lopez, Harold Montano, Nico Taverna, Angela Ruiz, Benjie
Filomeno, Arman Reyes; with the special participation of Julio Diaz,
Simon Ibarra and Jaclyn Jose.
86
minutes; Not Rated (est. PG-13)
We
are truly grateful for having been afforded the opportunity to present
these films, and thank our sponsors and patrons for their support.