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Sonata

2013 1h 50m TL
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9.0
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β˜…9.0TMDB Β· 1
Drama
Synopsis
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A woman whose whole life is her art, but when she loses it she goes into a self-exile, only to be, hopefully, reinvigorated by a young boy daring to bring it all back.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Peque Gallaga
Writers
Wanggo Gallaga
Languages
Tagalog
Countries
Philippines

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peque Gallaga, shot by Mark Gary. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Manet A. Dayrit shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Cherie Gil and Chart Motus and Chino Jalandoni carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3180508 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peque Gallaga directs. Mark Gary behind the camera. Manet A. Dayrit cuts. Produced in Philippines. Dialogue in Tagalog.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 13 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Peque Gallaga, shot by Mark Gary. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Editor Manet A. Dayrit shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 4Cherie Gil and Chart Motus and Chino Jalandoni carry the top of the cast.
  • 5IMDB entry: tt3180508 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 6Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Mark Gary
Editing
Manet A. Dayrit
Production design
Emilio "Junjun" Montelibano Jr.
Costume design
Mark Higgins
Makeup / hair
Michael Salientes
Runtime
110 min Β· 1h 50m
Status
Released
Original language
TL

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Production companies

Who made it

  • RU

    Ruby's Arms

  • Film Development Council of the Philippines

    Film Development Council of the Philippines

    PH

  • CE

    Central Digital Lab

  • WI

    Wild Sound

    PH

Key crew

  • ProducerCherie Gil
  • ProducerLore Reyes
  • MusicEmerzon Texon
  • EditorManet A. Dayrit
  • Production DesignEmilio "Junjun" Montelibano Jr.
  • Second Unit Director of PhotographyMiguel Cruz
  • HairstylistMichael Salientes
  • Associate EditorSherryl Lopez
  • Assistant EditorLoren Rabadam
  • ColoristRichard Francia
  • Costume DesignMark Higgins
  • Costume DesignSandy Higgins
  • SoundAlbert Michael Idioma
  • SoundAllen Roy Santos
  • Visual EffectsRichard Francia
  • Second Assistant DirectorJack TriΓ±o
  • First Assistant DirectorJo Macasa
  • Second Second Assistant DirectorJohn Gilbert Arceo
  • Art DirectionJohnrick Ylosorio
  • Art DirectionEJ Ballesteros
  • HairstylistCarlos Durana Jr.
  • Key Makeup ArtistYciar Castillo
  • Set DecorationAlfie Orceo
  • Set DecorationLuigi de Guzman

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • philippines
  • opera singer
  • unlikely friendship
  • searching for happiness
  • negros island

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2015-11-11Β· Casa Asia Film Week

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