Sana Dati

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Sana Dati
Sana Dati Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
EnglishIf Only
Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Written by Ramon Ukit [a]
Produced by
  • Daphne Chiu
  • Jerrold Tarog
  • Jose Mari Abacan
Starring
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Edited by Pats R. Ranyo [a]
Music byJerrold Tarog
Production
company
Metric Films
Distributed by GMA Films [1]
Release dates
  • July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27)(Cinemalaya)
  • September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25)(Philippines)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog. [a] The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009). [2] [3] [4] [5]

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It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account. [6]

Synopsis

The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves. [7] [8]

Cast

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2013 Cinemalaya 2013 Best FilmSana DatiWon [1]
Best Director Jerrold Tarog Won
Best SoundRoger "TJ" LadroWon
Best Original Music ScoreJerrold TarogWon
Best EditingPats R. RanyoWon
Best Production DesignEricson NavarroWon
Best CinematographyMackie GalvezWon
Best Supporting Actor TJ Trinidad Won

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Jerrold Tarog is credited as screenwriter under the pseudonym Ramon Ukit, and as editor under Pats R. Ranyo.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times . September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  2. ↑ Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star . Retrieved 2013-07-27.
  3. ↑ Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman . Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News . March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler . Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  8. ↑ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News . Retrieved December 8, 2021.


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