Sana Dati
| Sana Dati | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| English | If Only |
| Directed by | Jerrold Tarog |
| Written by | Ramon Ukit[a] |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mackie Galvez |
| Edited by | Pats R. Ranyo[a] |
| Music by | Jerrold Tarog |
Production company | Metric Films |
| Distributed by | GMA Films[1] |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog.[a] The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009).[2][3][4][5]
It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account.[6]
Synopsis
[edit]The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.[7][8]
Cast
[edit]- Lovi Poe as Andrea Gonzaga
- Paulo Avelino as Dennis Cesario
- TJ Trinidad as Robert Naval
- Benjamin Alves as Andrew Cesario
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Eugene Naval
- Carla Martinez as Vivian Gonzaga
- Liesl Batucan as Baby Gonzaga
- Ria Garcia as Jamie Gonzaga
- Nico Antonio as John
- Gee Canlas as Loiza
- Nonie Buencamino as Judge Batac
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Pastor
- Cai Cortez as Jean
- Bong Cabrera as Joel
- Jess Evardone as Bong
- Gaby dela Merced as Ria
- Mihk Vergara as Fritz
Awards
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cinemalaya 2013 | Best Film | Sana Dati | Won | [1] |
| Best Director | Jerrold Tarog | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Roger "TJ" Ladro | Won | |||
| Best Original Music Score | Jerrold Tarog | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Pats R. Ranyo | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Ericson Navarro | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Mackie Galvez | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | TJ Trinidad | Won |
Notes
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times. September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- ^ "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
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