Nanahimik ang Gabi (A Silent Night)[2] is a 2022 Philippine suspense thriller film starring Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, and Mon Confiado. It was directed by Shugo Praico under Rein Entertainment.

Nanahimik ang Gabi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShugo Praico
Written byShugo Praico
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMoises Zee
Edited byMoises Zee
Music byGreg Rodriguez III
Production
company
Rein Entertainment Productions
Distributed byRein Entertainment Productions
Release date
  • December 25, 2022 (2022-12-25)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱7 million[1]

Cast edit

  • Ian Veneracion as Chief:
    A corrupt and abusive police officer who plays a role of "sugar daddy" in his relationship to Me-Ann. Veneracion found Chief to be very different than himself personality-wise.[3]
  • Heaven Peralejo as Me-Ann:
    The "sugar baby" of Chief. Peralejo was offered the role three to four times. She initially hesitated to accept the role due to feeling unready to fulfill some scenes for the film. She described Me-Ann as being different than herself, an independent woman who is a provider for her family. Me-Ann on the other hand is happily willing to rely on Chief despite his abusive behavior since she ultimately benefits from their relationship.[4]
  • Mon Confiado:
    Plays the antagonist of the film. Confiado devised method acting in preparation for his role of a character capable of killing. He isolated himself in the mountains for four days for his role since the film is set in a secluded house. Director Praico described the casting for Confiado's role as "tricky" with around 15 actors were considered to portray the character.[5]
 
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Production edit

Nanahimik ang Gabi was produced under Rein Entertainment with Shugo Praico as its director and writer.[6][7][8] It is a suspense thriller film which has both sexual and violent content.[8] The film revolves around the covert relationship of a woman with a corrupt police officer and "sugar daddy."[9] Principal photography began in July 2022 in Tagaytay.[8]

Release edit

Nanahimik ang Gabi was released on cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2022 as one of the eight official entries of the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ "MMFF 2022 box office: Deleter naka-P234M; last placer naka-P1.5M lang". PEP.ph. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "Ian, Heaven team up in MMFF suspense-thriller". Manila Bulletin. December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Olea, Jerry (July 27, 2022). "Ian Veneracion plays sugar daddy to Heaven Peralejo in Nanahimik ang Gabi". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Olea, Jerry (August 2, 2022). "Heaven Peralejo reveals how she was convinced to play sugar baby in "Nanahimik Ang Gabi"". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  5. ^ "Mon Confiado, namundok ng apat na araw para sa role niya sa Nanahimik Ang Gabi" [Mon Confiado, went to the mountains for four days for his role in Nanahimik Ang Gabi]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). July 27, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Ramos, Ethel (August 3, 2022). "Heaven plays sugar baby in new movie". Malaya Business Insight (in English and Filipino). Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  7. ^ "'Parang di ka na baby': Ian, Heaven bumilib sa teaser ng 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi'" ['You're not like a baby anymore': Ian, Heaven amazed of teaser for 'Nanahimik Ang Gabi']. ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c "Lino Cayetano, tiniyak na may "sex and violence" ang pelikula nina Ian Veneracion at Heaven Peralejo" [Lino Cayetano, assures that there is "sex and vilence" in Ian Veneracion and Heaven Peralejo's movie]. PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. July 5, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (August 4, 2022). "Heaven Peralejo is Ian Veneracion's 'sugar baby' in Nanahimik Ang Gabi". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  10. ^ Iglesias, Iza (July 9, 2022). "MMFF 2022 bares first four entries". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 5, 2022.

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