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If I Knew What You Said (Filipino : Dinig Sana Kita) is a 2009 Filipino drama/romance film directed and written by Mike Sandejas.

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Plot

The romantic film revolved around a rocker and a deaf boy. One lives in silence while other in noise and fear. The two met in a Baguio camp where hearing kids were mixed with non-hearing kids to find their common ground, which is their love for music. [1]

Cast

Release

The film was released on 16 October 2009 and produced under Cinemalaya and Echo and Mirage Entertainment.

Reception

Dinig Sana Kita is the first and only Filipino film to cast a deaf actor. Romalito Mallari is deaf in real life and is a performer for several stage productions.

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References

  1. 1 2 "About Dinig Sana Kita". Cinemalaya.