Ways of the Sea
aka Halaw Screened in October 2011
Director: Sheron Dayoc. Cast: John Arcilla, Arnalyn Ismael, Aljimar Hajijol, Maria Isabel Lopez, Ross-Ann Dalkis, Anelyn Carino, Justies Love Matchon,
Nursiya Darangina, Edgardo Sumicad Jr., Randy Arnodia, Reden Silven, Joel Bustamante, Fharwis Amil, Amman Sahi, Nasri Tawasil. Screenplay: Sheron Dayoc. Twitter Capsule:
Unhurried, affecting migrant drama. Could use more shaping but atmosphere, long takes amply distinguish it.
VOR:③
I've never seen this area of the Philippines explored, with its religious and cultural heteroglossia. More assured than inventive, I suppose, but rigorous and focused.
