Saka-saka

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Saka-saka
Directed by Toto Natividad
Screenplay by Manuel Buising
Story by
  • Toto Natividad
  • Willy Laconsay
  • Manuel Buising
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJessamy Leaño
Edited byJohn Wong
Music byDiwa de Leon
Production
company
CineBro
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
  • December 18, 2013 (2013-12-18)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Saka-saka is a 2013 Filipino action film co-written and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco. It was one of the entries in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival under the New Wave category. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Cast

Reception

Christine Denny of Philippine Entertainment Portal gave Saka-saka a positive review. She praised the clear portrayal of the characters played Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco, as well as the clear view based on true events regarding political killings in the provinces. She also praised Falcon for performing his own stunts in his first action film, while noting that he needs more practice when it comes to physical fight scenes. [6]

Accolades

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2013 39th Manila New Wave Film Festival Best Picture Saka-sakaNominated

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References

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  2. "Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco team up in family drama". ABS-CBN News . December 16, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. Lo, Ricky (December 19, 2013). "Ejay follows the lead of his action idols". The Philippine Star . Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  4. Santos, Rhea (December 19, 2013). "Baron Geisler plays his first father role in 'Saka-Saka'". Push . Retrieved March 19, 2023.
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