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Signal Rock
Official movie poster
Directed by	Chito S. Roño
Written by	Rody Vera
Produced by	Chito S. Roño
Starring	Christian Bables Daria Ramirez Nanding Josef Mon Confiado Elora Españo Keanna Reeves Francis Magundayao Archie Adamos Sue Prado Jomari Umpa Ces Quesada Kokoy de Santos
Cinematography	Neil Daza
Edited by	Carlo Francisco Manatad
Music by	Erwin Fajardo
Production company	CSR Productions
Distributed by	Regal Films
Release date	August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
Running time	130 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Signal Rock is a 2018 Filipino independent drama film produced and directed by Chito S. Roño, starring Christian Bables together with an ensemble cast. The film was produced by CSR Productions and distributed by Regal Entertainment on August 15, 2018 which serves as the official entry to the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

Based on a true story and set in 1990s, the film follows Intoy (Bables), as he takes care of his family in Biri, Samar while his sister is overseas and is only able to contact her while atop the strange rock formations on the edge of the island.

Premise

The story follows Intoy (Bables) who lives with his family in Biri, Northern Samar while his sister Vicky works in Finland. Vicky marries a foreigner believing that it will solve their financial problems. In order to contact his sister, Intoy must scramble about the strange rock formations in the island to attain signal, as is it the only location where he can do so. Intoy experiences conflict due to his love for a woman who will soon leave for Manila, his duty in the island, and his ambitions, which include leaving the island for work. Traditionally, women leave the island, while the men stay.

Cast

• Christian Bables as Intoy Abakan
• Daria Ramirez as Alicia Abakan
• Nanding Josef as Jamin Abakan
• Mon Confiado as Damian
• Elora Españo as Rachel
• Keanna Reeves as Gloria
• Francis Magundayao as Bong
• Archie Adamos as Mario
• Sue Prado as Loida
• Jomari Umpa as Kiko
• Ces Quesada as Chona
• Kokoy De Santos as Gabs
• Judy Ann Santos as Vicky Abakan
• Mara Lopez as Gina
• Ruby Ruiz as Mila
• Dido dela Paz
• Arnold Reyes as Joaquin
• Menggie Cobarrubias as Mayor
• Joel Saracho
• JayR Versales
• Lee O'Brian as Finnish Consul

Awards and nominations

Ratings

According to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), due to several foul language, mature theme, and some sex scenes, only audiences eighteen (18) years old and above can view this well crafted film (Director's Cut). The MTRCB classified the film as rated R-18.

See also

• List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
• List of Philippine submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

References

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External links

• Signal Rock at IMDb

• 2018 films
• Philippine drama films
• 2018 drama films
• Filipino-language films