What Isn’t There (Filipino: Ang Nawawala) is a 2012 Philippine new wave film co-written and directed by Marie Jamora. The film stars Dominic Roco, Dawn Zulueta, Boboy Garovillo, Felix Roco, and Annicka Dolonius. The film was first screened as part of the 2012 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival where it competed under the New Breed category.[1]
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| Filipino | Ang Nawawala |
| Directed by | Marie Jamora |
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| Cinematography | Leung Ming Kai |
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Production companies | Indie Pop Films Brainchild Studios |
| Distributed by | Brainchild Studios |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino, English |
Ang Nawawala won the Audience Choice and Best Original Music Score awards during the Cinemalaya competition.[2]
Synopsis edit
Gibson Bonifacio stopped speaking when he was a child.
Now twenty years old, he is back in Manila for Christmas. While always festive in the Philippines, the holiday remains tinged with sadness for his family because it marks the anniversary of his twin brother’s death. Against the backdrop of the vibrant local music scene, his childhood best friend tries to reconnect with him, while he unexpectedly finds a chance at his first, real romantic relationship.
Gibson reconsiders and redefines his relationship with his family, with himself, even with the only person he talks to: his dead brother.
Cast edit
- Dominic Roco as Gibson Bonifacio
- Annicka Dolonius as Enid
- Dawn Zulueta as Esme Bonifacio
- Boboy Garovillo as Wes Bonifacio
- Felix Roco as Jamie Bonifacio
References edit
- ^ "Cinemalaya: Ang Nawawala". Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
- ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (July 20, 2012). "Cinemalaya 2012 award winners bared". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 25, 2012.
