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 [lower-alpha 1]
Produced by
  • Daphne Chiu
  • Jerrold Tarog
  • Jose Mari Abacan
Starring
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Edited by Pats R. Ranyo [lower-alpha 1]
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. [lower-alpha 1] 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.

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