Michael Herald S Briones BIT22 REACTION PAPER (Masahista)

1. How the film did presented the irony of life and death? The irony life and death were presented in the film depicts the famous Filipino quotation Nasa huli pagsi-sisi The movie shows the perspective of Coco Martins character as he finally realize that even if his father leaves them for another woman, he still loves them and keeps a part of them with him. Iliac later realized that after his father dies and after planted a deep hatred on him for leaving them when they were still young.

2. What message does the movie wants to convey? The message of the movie was that we should always be aware on the things we do. Life is too short that we should show how important the people around us are before its too late. Also, it teaches us how to forgive, even how great sadness they had given on us.

3. What are your learnings/realizations after watching the film?

With the film, I realize the value of the people around me. I should know that they know whats best for me even if I dont see it. It made me rethink on the things I have done in the past that I should have shown how important they are before they were gone. The film opened my mind to be considerate to the other persons point of view and not just rely on mine. We should know the outcome of our actions and whatever we do in the past affects the way we live forever.

4. What can you say about the movie in general? The movie was presented in a timely manner, it shows the reality of life and how a person if affected with different situation. It shows the sacrifice of being the bread winner and the tradition of the Filipinos before, during and after a wake. The flashbacks shown are related with the main story that it explains how the main character was built. Aside from the reality of exploitation in the Philippines its a good movie that shows the irony of life.