Came into it a bit blind, only having seen the posters really aside from knowing it was Hilda Koronel’s comeback in film.
It’s a fitting comeback, but it really is the combination of Eugene Domingo and Jennica Garcia that makes and completes this film. Both give haunting performances, while Koronel’s is boosted by being the personification of all the suffering that the film is angry about.
About the film’s anger, I thought it was extremely pervasive to powerful effect. This anger is unsubtle, fitting for someone like me who admittedly does not know deeply about this part of Philippine history, and I felt Jun Robles Lana was successful in situating the atrocities extremely close that it resonates despite the time setting.
I was also extremely affected by Eugene Domingo’s performance, particularly after that specific incident happened. My gosh, she really is a stellar actress. I cannot wait to see her again in theatre with Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4.
Everything kept piling up, which eventually brought a few tears to my eyes. Just a potent film, really.
PS A student from Miriam asked about misogyny and Jennica Garcia’s character in the media screening’s Q&A. I’ve attended several Q&As in film and theatre and music, which means I’ve had a fair share of hearing good questions and being baffled by terrible ones. So whoever you are, please know your question is the best I’ve heard ever! It was so, soooo thought-provoking, and director Jun’s response (plus Jennica’s lack of response) was thought-provoking as well. I aspire to engage as deep as you with works of art.
Came into it a bit blind, only having seen the posters really aside from knowing it was Hilda Koronel’s comeback in film.
It’s a fitting comeback, but it really is the combination of Eugene Domingo and Jennica Garcia that makes and completes this film. Both give haunting performances, while Koronel’s is boosted by being the personification of all the suffering that the film is angry about.
About the film’s anger, I thought it was extremely pervasive to powerful effect. This anger is unsubtle, fitting for someone like me who admittedly does not know deeply about this part of Philippine history, and I felt Jun Robles Lana was successful in situating the atrocities extremely close that it resonates despite the time setting.
I was also extremely affected by Eugene Domingo’s performance, particularly after that specific incident happened. My gosh, she really is a stellar actress. I cannot wait to see her again in theatre with Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank 4.
Everything kept piling up, which eventually brought a few tears to my eyes. Just a potent film, really.
PS A student from Miriam asked about misogyny and Jennica Garcia’s character in the media screening’s Q&A. I’ve attended several Q&As in film and theatre and music, which means I’ve had a fair share of hearing good questions and being baffled by terrible ones. So whoever you are, please know your question is the best I’ve heard ever! It was so, soooo thought-provoking, and director Jun’s response (plus Jennica’s lack of response) was thought-provoking as well. I aspire to engage as deep as you with works of art.
