The Commitment (Filipino: Kasal; transl. Marriage) is a 2014 Filipino film by director Joselito Altarejos. It was premiered as an entry to the Directors Showcase during the 10th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held in 2014.[2] The film went on to win the Best Film title in the festival.[3]
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| Directed by | Joselito Altarejos |
| Written by | Joselito Altarejos Zig Madamba Dulay |
| Produced by | Joselito Altarejos Ferdinand Lapuz Maureen Mauricio |
| Starring | Arnold Reyes Oliver Aquino |
| Cinematography | Mycko David |
| Edited by | Joselito Altarejos Zig Madamba Dulay |
| Music by | Richard Gonzales |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino English |
Synopsis
editA Filipino gay couple are resolve to stay with each other. But things get complicated as they are invited to attend a wedding. It shows how a gay couple have to navigate difficult social norms. The film also questions the openness of Filipino society and its institutions.
Cast
edit- Arnold Reyes
- Oliver Aquino
- Rita Avila
- Maureen Mauricio
- Rener Concepcion
- Ruby Ruiz
- Ronwaldo Martin
- Chloe Carpio
Awards and nominations
editThe film was featured in the 2014 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival where it won the Balanghai Trophy in four categories:
- Best Film - Directors Showcase to director Joselito Altarejos for "its deeply sensitive and moving depiction of the intricacies of relationships".
- Best Original Music Score to Richard Gonzales
- Best Production Design to Harley Alcasid
- Best Cinematography to Mycko David
During the Gawad Urian Awards in 2015, the lead actor Arnold Reyes was nominated for the "Best Actor" (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) category for his role in the film.
References
edit- ^ "Cinemalaya Film Festival 2014 Official List of Winners". 10 August 2014.
- ^ Edgar O. Cruz (August 9, 2014). "Jay directs ultimate gender film". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ Rica Arevalo (March 12, 2018). "The Tale of Director Joselito 'Jay' Altarejos". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 1, 2018.