Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis

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Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Paul Daza
  • Peque Gallaga
  • Lore Reyes
Story by
Produced by
  • Vincent del Rosario III
  • Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
Starring
CinematographyRichard Padernal
Edited byDanny Gloria
Music byArchie Castillo
Production
company
Distributed byNeo Films
Release date
  • December 25, 1997 (1997-12-25)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Budget₱33 million [1]

Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis is a 1997 Philippine fantasy adventure film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film stars Jason Salcedo, Janus del Prado, Junell Hernando and Jun Urbano. It was one of the entries in the 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won as 3rd Best Picture. It marks the theatrical debut of Anne Curtis. [2] [3] [4]

Contents

It is a sequel to the 1996 film Magic Temple .

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

In the kingdom of Damortis, Empress Sofia, was killed by her brother Basilicus when he ordered a monster Mandog to kill her. But, Sofia's only daughter and heir Prinsesa Dahlia was brought by Gaman along with Mico to the Philippines. This led to Basilicus to rule over Damortis. Amain, learned about what happened when he went to Gaman in their hideout in Tondo, Manila. As Basilicus men came, they capture Gaman and Amain took Dahlia and Jomar. Amain then told Jobert, Oman and Samuel to treat her fairly. But, the boys would treat her just a servant. Gaman was brought to Basilicus and asked where Dahlia is. Basilicus put a worm in his ear. Before he died, Gaman told Basilicus that they are in Talisay. Rava and his men went to Talisay. As the boys are away on a harana, Amain was captured by Rava and burned his house. Dahlia was unable to save Amain. This led the teens to go to Damortis. But, a worm went to Oman's ear without anyone knowing. Jobert, Oman, Samuel, Mico and Dahlia saw Gabriel, a miner who tells them where they can ask for food. When they went on a house for food, the people recognized Prinsesa Dahlia as Perlas ng Damortis. She then learned about the death of her mother Empress Sofia. Jobert, Oman and Mico was captured by Rava and his men and brought to the palace. They found out that Gabriel informed them about it for the bounty. But, they couldn't find Dahlia and Samuel. At the palace dungeon, they saw Amain and was able to escape. They then confronted Basilicus and Rava and a fight ensues. Dahlia then asked Basilicus to surrender. This caused a war as Gabriel came bringing some men and fought the men of Basilicus. Samuel went to the Mandog's cell and ask for their cooperation. Samuel bringing the Mandogs with him fought Rava and his men. Basilicus tries to escape thru a hidden trapdoor on the throne but is followed by Dahlia and Samuel. When Basilicus saw Dahlia, he was about to kill her using a crossbow, but Samuel came between the arrow and her, saving Dahlia from death. Gabriel wiped out the soldiers of Basilicus. Basilicus flees back to the throne room and surrenders the crown to Dahlia. But, Dahlia stepped on the train of coat and Basilicus fell on the crown impaling him and get's attacked by the Mandogs. Gabriel then puts the crown on Dahlia, making her the new ruler of Damortis. Dahlia then offers Gabriel the position of general of her troops. After six months, the entire kingdom celebrated Dahlia's ascension to the throne. Gabriel gave Amain an umbrella for him to remember Damortis, and he along with Jobert, Oman and Samuel leave to Talisay. As Jobert, Oman and Samuel are racing home, Amain opened the umbrella a had a glimpse of Damortis. At the end, Amain gives Samuel his "tuldok" as a sign of his passage to becoming an adult.

Cast

Production

Kung Nandiayn Ka Lang, sung by Antoinette Taus, was the theme song for the film. [5] [6]

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
1997 23rd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Film Magic Kingdom3rd [7]
Best Production Design Bradley MayerWon
Best Cinematography Richard PadernalWon
Best Visual Effects Roadrunner NetworkWon
Best Make-up Manuel BenitoWon
Best Float Magic KingdomWon
1998 46th FAMAS Awards Best Special EffectsRoadrunner NetworkWon
Best Visual EffectsRoadrunner NetworkWon

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  2. ↑ del Mundo, Clodualdo Jr.; Lua, Shirley (2019). Direk: Essays on Filipino Filmmakers. Liverpool University Press. p. 150. ISBN   9780823079360 . Retrieved February 11, 2023– via Google Books.
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