2019 Filipino historical drama film by Alvin Yapan
Culion Theatrical poster
Directed by Alvin Yapan Screenplay by Ricky Lee Produced by Mark Shandii Bacolod Starring Cinematography Neil Daza Edited by Mai Dionisio Music by Hiroko Nagai Harold Andre Cruz Santos Production
Distributed by Cine Screen Release dates
December 14, 2019 (2019-12-14 ) (Culion, Palawan)
December 25, 2019 (2019-12-25 ) (MMFF ) Running time
136 minutes Country Philippines Language Filipino
Culion historical drama film directed by Alvin Yapan , starring Iza Calzado , Jasmine Curtis-Smith , and Meryll Soriano .[ 1] [ 2] leprosy . The name derives from the eponymous island in Palawan once known as a major leper colony .
Synopsis
Three women afflicted with leprosy live a life of stigmatization in Culion at a time when the disease is considered a life sentence.[ 3]
Cast
Main cast
Special guest appearance
Supporting cast
Joel Saracho as Father Salvino
Nico Locco as FredSimon Ibarra as Dr. Cuevas
Lee O'Brian as Colony Chief
Mayen Estañero as Azon
VJ Mendoza as Kulas
Mai Fanglayan as Mabel
Mercedes Cabral Upeng Fernandez as Donya
Aaron Concepcion as Miguel
Denise Nayve as Osang
DMS Boongaling as Goryo
Elisa Weber as Sister Yvette
Elle Velasco as Malou
Erlinda Villalobos as Elena
Jack Love Falcis as Nune
Jaepheth Cortez as Pining
Jai Astor as Juana
Jay Garcia as Tonyo
Luminita Gamboa as Sister Cicelle
Marcus Dreeke as Jesuit Priest
Nikko Delos Santos as Amado
Raflesia Bravo as Soledad
Rex Lantano as Dado
Roven Alejandro as Paeng
Ruth Alferez as Milagros
Tommy Roca as Henry
Yam Mercado as Badong
Earl Andrew Figueroa as Ding
Production
Culion was produced under iOptions Ventures Corp. which is owned by Palawan-based businesspersons Peter and Gilie Sing. The film is the first produced by the production studio.[ 5] Culion was directed by Alvin Yapan with the script made by Ricky Lee, the cinematography by Neil Daza, and the production by Mark Shandii Bacolod.[ 6]
The production team sought consent from the local leaders and residents of Culion to produce their film on the island and promised to have the film screened first on the island. They also secured an endorsement from Dr. Arturo Cunanan Jr., head of the Culion Sanitarium and General Hospital, and Virginia de Vera, the town's mayor. Filming took two weeks with a crew of about 150 people.[ 7]
Release
The film had its world premiere at Culion, Palawan on December 14, 2019, in honor of the island's past.[ 7] 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival .[ 1]
Reception
Accolades
See also
References
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