| Sana Dati | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| English | If Only |
| Directed by | Jerrold Tarog |
| Written by | Ramon Ukit |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mackie Galvez |
| Edited by | Pats R. Ranyo |
| Music by | Jerrold Tarog |
| Production company | Metric Films |
| Distributed by | GMA Films |
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| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog. The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009).
It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account.
Synopsis
The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.
Cast
- Lovi Poe as Andrea Gonzaga
- Paulo Avelino as Dennis Cesario
- TJ Trinidad as Robert Naval
- Benjamin Alves as Andrew Cesario
- Chinggoy Alonzo as Eugene Naval
- Carla Martinez as Vivian Gonzaga
- Liesl Batucan as Baby Gonzaga
- Ria Garcia as Jamie Gonzaga
- Nico Antonio as John
- Gee Canlas as Loiza
- Nonie Buencamino as Judge Batac
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Pastor
- Cai Cortez as Jean
- Bong Cabrera as Joel
- Jess Evardone as Bong
- Gaby dela Merced as Ria
- Mihk Vergara as Fritz
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Cinemalaya 2013 | Best Film | Sana Dati | Won | |
| Best Director | Jerrold Tarog | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Roger "TJ" Ladro | Won | |||
| Best Original Music Score | Jerrold Tarog | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Pats R. Ranyo | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Ericson Navarro | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Mackie Galvez | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | TJ Trinidad | Won |
Notes
- ^ Jerrold Tarog is credited as screenwriter under the pseudonym Ramon Ukit, and as editor under Pats R. Ranyo.
See also
References
- ^ "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times. September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
- Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
- Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
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