Sa Aking Mga Kamay | |
---|---|
![]() Theatrical poster | |
Directed by | Rory B. Quintos |
Screenplay by |
|
Story by | Olivia M. Lamasan |
Produced by |
|
Starring | |
Cinematography | Romy Vitug |
Edited by | Jesus "Jess" Navarro |
Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
|
Running time | 115 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Languages |
|
Sa Aking Mga Kamay (English: In My Own Hands) is a 1996 Philippine psychological thriller drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin, which was adapted from an original story written by Olivia M. Lamasan. The film stars Christopher de Leon, Aga Muhlach and Chin Chin Gutierrez, [1] with a supporting cast including Kier Legaspi, Amy Austria, Robert Arevalo, and Karl Angelo Legaspi.
Produced and distributed by Star Cinema, Sa Aking mga Kamay was theatrically released on March 7, 1996. In 2017, it was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration, in partnership with Central Digital Lab. A streaming series that serves as a follow-up to the film, Cattleya Killer , was released on June 1, 2023.
Gene Rivera, a director for television commercials, also operates as a serial killer known as "The Cattleya Killer", whose modus operandi involves seducing married women before murdering them and leaving a cattleya flower near their corpses.
National Bureau of Investigation agent Joven dela Rosa investigates the murders along with his partner Dino. His focus on the investigation alienates his wife Camille and their son Benjie, who suffers from nyctophobia. Gene brings his latest victim, Erlinda, to their family's private resort; his uncle Rolando follows after learning about the trip. After a sexual encounter with Erlinda, Gene attacks her with a baseball bat. Rolando learns of what happened, but is dissuaded from informing the authorities by Gene, and they carefully clean the house before hiding Erlinda's body. Following leads, Joven and Dino arrive at the resort, and Gene hides himself before a shootout erupts, leading to Joven fatally shooting Rolando. Following the incident, Gene swears vengeance against Joven. Meanwhile, Erlinda manages to survive her injuries but is prevented from talking to Joven and Dino by her uncooperative husband.
While waiting for Benjie at school, Gene befriends Camille and the two develop mutual feelings for each other. Gene then acquaints himself with Joven under a different persona. Gene invites Camille to his house, and he tells her about his past: as a child, he was often locked up by his mother for making mistakes, including the time he accidentally broke a vase holding a cattleya. One night, he witnessed his father kill his mother for having an affair before killing himself. Gene then confesses his love for Camille, who refuses to go any further and is raped by Gene. Camille hides the truth from Joven, telling him that someone drugged her. Camille later receives a videotape by Gene recording his sexual advances, then receives a phone call from him saying he has her wedding ring before threatening to expose her infidelity to Joven.
Joven and Gene talk to each other about Camille; Gene asks what Joven would do if he learned his wife is having an affair, and states that he would kill her when Joven returns the question. Joven learns about Camille's affair, and Gene threatens Camille and orders her to go to his house. When Gene gives him a gun with an icon of a cattleya, Joven decides to visit Erlinda at the hospital along with Dino. At Gene's house, Camille sees pictures of different women including her, as well as different wedding rings, and realizes that he is the Cattleya Killer. Gene tries to kill Camille, who manages to escape, but she is recaptured along with Benjie. At the hospital, Joven and Dino realize that Gene is the killer after Erlinda reacts violently to a picture of him.
Joven and Dino go to Gene's house and find the wedding rings of his victims, including Camille's, shocking him. He then rushes home, where he sees Gene and Camille's sex tape. He is then told by Gene to go to his ancestral house, where Camille and Benjie are being held. There, Gene explains that the murders are revenge for the infidelity of married women and Rolando's death. Joven and Dino fight with Gene, who shoots Dino before holding Benjie at gunpoint. Gene then tells Joven to kill Camille, or he will kill Benjie. Joven fires at Camille's mirror reflection before fatally shooting a distracted Gene.
Joven assures Benjie that he has nothing to fear, then announces his plans to spend more time with his family. He then puts Camille's wedding on her finger and they share an embrace.
The film was given acknowledgment by the National Bureau of Investigation and Makati Medical Center.
Aga Muhlach, playing the role of Gene Rivera, stated that his role was a challenge for him because it was different playing a serial killer, rather than his usual role as a leading man in romantic drama films. While the film was shooting, he admitted that he was not prepared to face Christopher de Leon, who played the role of Joven dela Rosa, an agent from the NBI who was assigned to find Gene and kill him. [1]
Christopher de Leon also admitted that even though he said that it was a very interesting role, the references to the NBI made him feel anxious and worried, but the experience in the criminal investigation field during the shoot allowed him to shape his character better. [2]
Jay Cruz of Sinegang PH gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and praises Ricky Lee's writing, Rory Quintos' direction, and the respective acting performances of Aga Muhlach and Christopher de Leon. [3] DJ Ramones of Reverse Delay gave a positive review, praising the film's written story by Olivia Lamasan and screenplay by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Ricky Lee, and Benjou Elgincolin; Romeo Vitug's photography that has similarity to the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit ; and the characters portrayed in the film. [4]
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Chin Chin Gutierrez | Nominated |
In 2022, ABS-CBN announced a follow-up to the film, a television series for international audiences titled Cattleya Killer . The series premiered on June 1, 2023 on Prime Video, directed by Dan Villegas, written by Dodo Dayao, and produced by its executive producer Ruel S. Bayani. Arjo Atayde plays the role of Anton dela Rosa and Christopher de Leon, reprises the role of Joven dela Rosa. [5] It would also star Jake Cuenca, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Ketchup Eusebio, Jojit Lorenzo, Rafa Siguion-Reyna and Jane Oineza in the project. [6]
Ariel Aquino Muhlach, popularly known as Aga Muhlach, is a Philippine actor. Regarded as the "King of Romance-Drama" and the Philippines' Original Heartthrob, he has received numerous local and international accolades throughout his career, including Star Awards, Maria Clara Awards, and FAMAS Award.
Conrado Conde was a Filipino film director and an actor who made his first acting appearance as an extra in Parlatone Hispano-Filipino Carmelita a Roy de Silva movie and in the 1941 musical Panambitan.
Oki Doki Doc was a Philippine sitcom was broadcast by ABS-CBN. It aired on the network's Saturday afternoon line up from October 23, 1993 to December 2, 2000, replacing Mana-Mana and was replaced by Arriba, Arriba!.
Christopher Strauss de León, also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and television productions including period, romantic drama and thriller. His work has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including eight FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, four Luna Awards, nine Star Awards, and eight Metro Manila Film Festival Awards.
When Love Begins is a 2008 Philippine romance film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes and starring Aga Muhlach and Anne Curtis. A co-production of Star Cinema and Viva Films, the film was released on April 30, 2008.
!Oka Tokat is a Philippine television drama horror fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Starring Ricky Davao, Rica Peralejo, Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Angelika Dela Cruz, Paolo Contis, Agot Isidro, Joy Viado, Giselle Sanchez, Marc Solis, Lorena Garcia, Bojo Molina, Carmina Villaroel, Alessandra De Rossi, Jeffrey Quizon, Tin Arnaldo, Mel Martinez, Onemig Bondoc, Meryll Soriano, Nelson Evangelista, Alwyn Uytingco, Shaina Magdayao, Emman Abeleda, Joy Chiong and Jiro Manio. It aired on the network's evening line up from June 24, 1997 to May 7, 2002, replacing Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata and was replaced by OK Fine, 'To Ang Gusto Nyo!.
Kristo is a 1996 Filipino biblical drama film depicting the life of Jesus Christ. Produced by Cine Suerte Productions, Fallout Studios and Oasis of Love Movement, Kristo stars Mat Ranillo III in the title role, together with Rez Cortez, Ruel Vernal (Peter), Michael Locsin (John), freelance model and then college student Charmaine Rivera, Amy Austria.
Niño Muhlach is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach.
Prudencio Baldivia, better known as Dencio Padilla or Tata Dens, was a veteran Filipino actor and comedian.
Robert Ylagan Arevalo was a veteran Filipino film and television actor.
The Eastwood City Walk of Fame or the Walk of Fame Philippines is a walk of fame patterned after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is located in Eastwood City, Quezon City. It was founded on December 1, 2005. As German Moreno's home network, GMA Network is the official media partner of Walk of Fame since 2005 that were supported by GMA Network's bosses Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and Mr. Duavit Jimenez Jr.
The 28th Star Awards for Movies by the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC), honored the best Filipino films of 2011. The ceremony took place on March 14, 2012, at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas, Pasig.
Romeo Rivera is a Filipino actor. He appeared in more than 95 movies and television shows.
Christopher Lim Legaspi, popularly known by his stage name Kier Legaspi, is a Filipino actor known for his villain roles in the '90s.
Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 is a 2014 Filipino science fiction action comedy horror adventure film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. The film stars Dingdong Dantes reprising his role as Makoy, and Joey Marquez as Nestor, along with new cast members Isabelle Daza, Lotlot de Leon, KC Montero and Elizabeth Oropesa. A sequel to the 2012 film Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles, it is an official entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Nathaniel is a 2015 Philippine television drama series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Darnel Joy R. Villaflor, Francis Xavier E. Pasion, Manny Q. Palo and Jon S. Villarin, starring Marco Masa. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on TFC from April 20 to September 25, 2015, replacing Dream Dad and was replaced by FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.
Judy Ann Drama Special is a Philippine anthology drama which aired on ABS-CBN from September 13, 1999 to September 3, 2001, replacing Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako and was replaced by Your Honor.
Rosa Mistica is a 1988 Filipino romantic fantasy anthology film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza and written by Orlando B. Nadres. Based on the Pilipino Klasiks comic by Pablo S. Gomez, the film is composed of three segments, with Snooky Serna starring in the lead role in each segment. Produced by Regal Films, it was released on March 3, 1988, and was a commercial success.
Cattleya Killer is a Philippine psychological thriller drama television series directed by Dan Villegas. The series stars Arjo Atayde, with Jake Cuenca, Christopher de Leon, Jane Oineza, Ria Atayde, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino and Zsa Zsa Padilla also starring. It is the sequel to the 1996 film Sa Aking mga Kamay.