PUWANG (Space Between)
SYNOPSIS
After a mysterious falling out with his father five years ago, Angelo, the favorite son, has not shown his face to the family. Arlene, being the eldest and the least favorite, took upon herself the demanding task of taking care of their very sick father even while she tends to her own husband and children. Anne, the youngest, is single and pregnant with no one to turn to except her older sister. When the father is finally confined in the hospital for two weeks, his relentless requests to see his long lost son, Angelo’s stubbornness and supposed disregard for their father’s welfare, and Anne’s constant need for attention start to bear down on Arlene, leaving her weak, weary and Anne’s constant need for attention start to bear down on Arlene, leaving her weak, weary and very much alone.
Director: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Script: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Cinematographers: Wowie Hao and Alma dela Pena
Editing: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Designer: Richard Legaspi
Music : Lionel Valdello Sound: Anna Isabelle Matutina
Production Manager: Hector Macaso
Executive Producer: Seymour Barros Sanchez
Make-up: Sherlyn Talactac
Art Director: Sonja Completo
Production Assistant: Karr Catamora
Actors: Elmo Redrico, Roence Santos, Bon Reyes, Lorena Landicho
Seymour Barros- Sanchez, Sasi Casas and Eloisa Espino- Sanchez
SCREENING / FESTIVAL / AWARDS
Official Selection: Lyon Asian Film Festival in France 2007
Finalist: Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2006
Exhibition Film: Cinemanila International Film Festival 2006
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July 14, 2008 at 1:15 am
puwang is definitely one of the best short films i’ve ever seen.. the actors and actresses have played their roles very well.. honestly, because of this film, i became fond of watching indie films.. ofcourse, with the influence of one of the most reliable person when it comes to these matters, Mr. Richard Legaspi!
=)
July 15, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Thanks so much Krish! Really glad you enjoyed the film. Hope you can also watch all the other short films by the Katorse Writers Group if you haven’t seen them.
- Sunshine Matutina