A 100-year-old producer's last wish unlocks buried Philippine cinema history—prepare to ugly-cry in glorious black-and-white.
Doña Atang, a once celebrated film producer from the earlier years of Filipino cinema, celebrates her one hundredth birthday. For her wish, she wants a reunion with all the actors and staff that she has worked with in the past. She is also looking for an unfinished film from one of her directors. Her grandson Michael decides to take the task of finding them. As he does, we remember the glorious years of cinema from its workers–fragments of a colorful past filled with faded memories.
Acting
Anita Linda's final performance—100 years old, 1000 years of presence
Cinematography
Seamless weaving of archival footage with reverent present-day framing
Direction
Adolfo Alix Jr. directs with intimate knowledge of his subjects
Director
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anita Linda was genuinely 100 during filming—she passed away months after, making this Philippine cinema's most poignant farewell performance.
Director Adolfo Alix Jr. cast real veteran stars playing thinly veiled versions of themselves; some scenes are improvised confessions about their actual careers.
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