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Province of Samar
CATBALOGAN CITY
Plot Summary:
This short musical film centers around Cardo, also known as "Care," a queer person
residing in the city of Catbalogan. She radiates positivity and warmth, brightening
the lives of those around her. However, her carefree lifestyle leads to a devastating
diagnosis of HIV, plunging her into a state of darkness and despair. However, with
the support of her bestfriend who frequents the City Health Office, Care embarks on
a journey to reclaim her happiness and health. Through laughter and tears, this tale
blends comedy with heartfelt moments, showcasing the transformative power of
love and community. It serves as a tribute to the unwavering dedication of the
employees of the City Health Office, highlighting the best of what CHO can offer.
Legend:
Red – Scenes, Shots, Instructions
Black – Lines
Blue – English Translation
Green - Songs
Cast:
1. “Care” - Mikee
2. Bestfriend - Jojo
3. Mother - Rhea
4. Beggar – Camille Macxine
5. Neighbor - Freida
6. Teacher - Yolly
7. Doctor – Doc Anna
8. Nurses – All Nurses
9. Elder Patient – Mano Isa
10. Young Patient - Eunice
11. Baby? - Dodong
12. Sex Partner - Dorian
Script:
Disclaimer: This film addresses sensitive topics including sex, mental health, and
other social issues. Viewer discretion is advised.
This film features performances solely by individuals from the City Health Office
staff. No professional singers and choreographers were hired for this production.
Scene cuts to two (2) nurses running towards Joed’s room seeking help for the
upcoming SOCA.
Nurse 1: Direk! We need your help!
Nurse 2: SOCA na naman. Kinahanglan naliwat maghimo short film.
It’s SOCA time again, that means we need to make a short film.
Joed: Oh, shocks! It’s that time of the year na naman! Kalaksi panahon. But don’t
worry, I gotchu! Our film is going to be called Care’s Healing Odyssey!
Joed takes a folder with the cover Care’s Healing Odyssey.
Nurse 1: Wow prepared!
Joed: Yes! But brace yourselves because this is going to be a musical!
Nurse 1 and 2: MUSICAL?!
Joed: Bungol??? But yes, a musical.
Are you guys deaf? But yes, a musical.
Nurse 2: Makanta?! Waray man kita mga singers.
Are we going to sing? We don’t have singers here!
Joed: Pwes, pipiriton ko kamo manganta! But let me check the guidelines first.
It doesn’t matter. I’ll force you to sing! But let me check the guidelines first.
Joed check’s guidelines.
Joed: What?! 8 minutes maximum!? An maglagpas may minus 3 points?! This
masterpiece can’t be contained in 8 minutes!
What?! 8 minutes maximum!? If we exceed we have a deduction of 3 points?! This
masterpiece can’t be contained in 8 minutes!
FORDA OA pops out
Joed: Anyway, give na natin ‘yang points sa kanila. What’s important is we give our
audience a show! An it’ll go something like this..
Anyway, let’s give those points to them. What’s important is we give our audience a
show! An it’ll go something like this..
A Story About Care (1 minute 18 seconds)
1. A STORY ABOUT CARE (Intro Music)
Written and Composed by: Mark Joed T. Dadulla, RN, LPT
Length: 1 minute 20 seconds
Care:
My name is Cardo but you can call me Care
Life of the party and a ray of sunshine
Certified Queer
Achiever and Breadwinner
I’m so fabulous
What’s my name again?
CAAAAAAAARE!
Kapitbahay:
Kapit bahay ak niya
I’m her neighbor
Buotan nga bata
She’s such a kind person
Maupay nga role model han
She’s a good role model
Mga kamanghuran
For the youth
Teacher:
Teacher ak hini niya
I’m her teacher
Baltok gud nga bata
She’s such a bright student
Honor student permi ha
Always an honor student
Amon eskwelahan
In our school
UNPROTECTED
VERY CARE FREE
NO CAAAARE!
Mother:
You better show some respect!
Check your behavior!
No one speaks to mother this way!
Did you expect nga
Did you expect that
Ako makalma la
I’ll just calm down
Katapos han akon nabaruan?
After everything I’ve heard?
Bestfriend:
I’m sorry, Tita
I didn’t mean for any disrespect
Pero di ak matugot nga
But I will not allow you
An ak bestfriend imo pagsusugaron
To treat my bestfriend this way
Anak ito nimo!
She’s your child!
Maski pa daw mgakaano-ano!
Whatever life may bring!
Mother:
Ayaw paghitaas hin boses!
Don’t raise your voice at me!
Bestfriend:
Tita, pamati-e gad kami
Tita, listen to us
Mother:
Diri kamo naintindi ha akon!
You don’t understand me!
An kaarawdan ha pamilya namon!
The shame this brings to our family!
Bestfriend:
Pero, Tita
But Tita
Diri na gad ito importante pa
This is no longer important
Mas kinahanglan ka
You are needed
Han imo anak nga nanlulumo na!
By your child in despair
Mother:
Piniste nga bayot!
What a stupid homosexual!
Waray gamita an iya utok!
Didn’t even use her head!
Bestfriend:
Tita these words are not helping
Please, you need to be there for her
Care:
Mama I’m sorry forgive me
I’m still your Care, I’m your baby
Mother:
Ambot ha iyo!
The hell I care!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH
Gusto ko nala mawara yana
I just want to disappear now
X2
Doctor
Kabaraka
Don’t you worry
You can do this
Care, your story has just begun
Nurse
Kabaraka
Don’t you worry
Tapod amon
You can trust us
Di ka namon pababay-an
We will not forsake you
Doctor
Imo kinabuhi it must go on
Your life, it must go on
Nurse 1
Kabaraka
Don’t you worry
An CHO pwede tapuran
The CHO can be relied on
Nurse 2
Kabaraka
Don’t you worry
Bongga amon mga performance
We perform fabuluously!
Nurse 3
Pamati-e am mga achievements
Listen to our achievements
Nurse 4
Nagkamay-ada
Recognition tikang region
An Catbalogan tungod pag-implementar naton
Chikiting Ligtas
Regional Awardee
Nurse 6
An at mga burod
Waray na’t pabay-e
Mayda Buntis Congress
Nurse 7
Tanan taga upland
Nakatagamtam han
Panggabot naton
Care:
Hala grabe mga performers man .
Pero ginkukulba la gihap ako.
We can do this
(We can do this)
You’ll get better
(I’ll get better)
Though you your healing may take a while
(Though it may take a while)
We can do this
You’ll get better
And we’re doing it
With a smile
Care: Bongga talaga doc iyo achievements, an blending la an diri. Baga may nabulag
kanina.
Doc: Kay musical pa more. Anyway, amo ini it aton hihimuon para hit imo treatment.
Care and Doc talk about the treatment.
Camera fades.
Care goes home.
Mother prepares food for Care.
Aadi Ako (59 seconds)
5. AADI AKO (Mother-Son Music)
Written and Composed by: Mark Joed T. Dadulla, RN, LPT
Length: 55 seconds
Welcome to CHO
Ohhhh
Where health is our goal
Welcome to CHO
Ohhhh
We're always on a roll
Welcome to CHO
Ohhhh
We’ll stand by your side
Welcome to CHO
Ohhhh
We'll always be your guide
Welcome to CHO!
Camera fades
Camera goes back to Joed
Joed: Ganern! That’s wehat we’re gonna show them!
Nurse 1: Kabogs, direk!
Nurse 2: Sige direk, panyayaknan ko na tat mga kausa.
Joed: Ok, and I’m gonna work on our themesong.
Joed hums the melody of Welcome to CHO then credits will roll while music is
playing.
Overall time:
A Story About Care (1 minute 18 seconds)
Respeto (1 minute 17 seconds)
Mawara (1 minute 7 seconds)
Kabaraka (1 minute 46 seconds)
Aadi Ako (59 seconds)
Welcome to CHO (57 seconds)