Rossette Villamin IV-Quartz MAPEH IV Mr.

Emmanuel

Panaghoy Sa Suba Conflict of the story

In the Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War II, a romance between a village girl and a boatman is hindered by family opposition and political chaos. While the lovely Iset (Juliana Palermo) wants nothing more than to marry fellow villager... In the Japanese-occupied Philippines during World War II, a romance between a village girl and a boatman is hindered by family opposition and political chaos. While the lovely Iset (Juliana Palermo) wants nothing more than to marry fellow villager Duroy (director Cesar Montano), her parents have promised her to an American plantation manager (Philip Anthony). Further complicating matters is the Japanese officer intent on wooing her.

Theme Lovestory

Solution

Rossette Villamin IV-Quartz

My Reaction Paper

Panaghoy sa Suba was more than a film - it was a mood that enveloped your consciousness for the couple of hours that you were watching it. It really felt like travelling back in time and seeing the events first hand. The actors really seem like they were playing REAL roles. It wasn't like seeing Vilma Santos play herself like in Mano Po 3. Panaghoy sa Suba was without pretentions and was absolutely perfect in terms of mood and atmosphere. The people in the film felt like they were really the people who would have been there 50 years ago. They looked perfect for the roles, . This is the one of the few times wherein the actors in the movie are picked based on the roles available in the working script as opposed to the other way around. It felt like a mood. But be warned, watching the movie half-heartedly will leave you bored and make the movie seem dragging. Try to immerse yourself in it. You'll see.