Ploning
Ploning | |
---|---|
Directed by | Dante Nico Garcia |
Written by |
|
Produced by |
|
Starring | Judy Ann Santos |
Narrated by | Tessie Tomas |
Cinematography | Charlie Peralta |
Edited by | Danny Añonuevo |
Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
Production company | Panoramanila Philippines Co. |
Distributed by | Panoramanila Philippines Co. |
Release date |
|
Country | Philippines |
Languages |
Ploning is a 2008
Plot
In the present, a mysterious Taiwanese fisherman, Muo Sei, lands in the town of Cuyo, Palawan beside the sea where he immediately looks for someone named "Ploning". In a flashback to some years ago, Ploning is known as a hardworking and thoughtful woman who, despite her age and beauty, decided not to marry. She had loved a man named Tomas fourteen years ago who left for a better life in Manila leaving her heartbroken and pining for his return.[1][2] Despite this, Ploning continues her role as a dutiful daughter to the town patriarch Susing and to Tomas' grieving mother Intang, a compassionate friend to outsider Alma, and a caretaker of the invalid Juaning, whose son Digo she has taken under her care as well.[1][2]
Ploning however, decides to leave their peaceful life to look for Tomas in Manila. Digo, overcome by grief, seeks help in the town guest, the nurse Celeste, whom they learn also had a lover named Tomas back in Manila. Due to her deep devotion, Ploning rejects the notion that this Tomas and her Tomas are the same person. On the day Ploning disappears, rain falls on Cuyo who has been suffering a dry season. Muo Sei is later revealed to be Digo, and the townspeople who are leading the town are the people Ploning helped back then.[1][2]
Cast
- Judy Ann Santos as Ploning
- Gina Pareño as Intang
- Mylene Dizon as Celeste
- Meryll Soriano as Alma
- Ces Quesada as Nieves
- Tony Mabesa as Susing
- Crispin Pineda as Toting
- Eugene Domingo as Juaning
- Tessie Tomas as Seling / Old Celeste
- Ketchup Eusebio as Badocdoc
- Ronnie Lazaro as Old Veling
- Joel Torre as Old Siloy
- Beth Tamayo as Divina
- Jojit Lorenzo as Basit
- Spanky Manikan as Tsuy
- Cedric Amit as Rodrigo
- Lucas Agustin as Siloy
- Ogoy Agustin as Veling
- Bojong Fernandez as Muo Sei
Production
The filming of Ploning was entirely done on the
Shooting of the film was done in various locales of the town. This includes the pier, the waiting place of Ploning; and Intigan beach. The basketball court, meanwhile, provided for a setting for the first meeting between Digo and Celeste, while Emilod was the location for the esposada (bridal shower), which took three nights to shoot. A cemetery was purposely built for the film and the locals decided to preserve it as a tourist attraction.
Cast
The cast of Ploning is played by veteran actors as well as newcomers to show business.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the film came from the
Cuyonon | Filipino | English |
---|---|---|
Ploning, nga labing maleban
|
Ploning, puro kabutihan
|
Ploning, full of goodness
|
Release
Ploning premiered in limited release from April 30 to May 6, 2008 with
In the United States, Ploning was shown during the 20th
Reception
The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) graded Ploning with an "A" evaluation, entitling it to a 100% tax rebate on its earnings.
Judy Ann Santos, the film's star, was involved in a minor controversy when her home network, ABS-CBN, refused to promote Ploning and instead chose to promote the film When Love Begins.[23] This led to disputes between her manager, Alfie Lorenzo, and the network though both parties have since reconciled.[24] In August 2008, she returned to Cuyo to grace the screenings and was awarded as the town's "adopted daughter".[25]
Ploning's road to the Oscars ended when the Top 9 shortlisted entries (later narrowed to the Final 5) for the Best Foreign Language Film category was announced but the team behind Ploning remained positive and appreciative of the experience. [26] On January 18, 2009, ABS-CBN aired the primetime television special Pangarap ni Ploning (Dream of Ploning), which chronicled the fundraising events mounted to finance the lobbying efforts for the film's Oscar bid.[27] Then, on February 22, 2009, lead star Judy Ann Santos and director Dante Nico Garcia launched the Ploning Foundation to help future filmmakers raise funds for the promotion of the chosen Philippine entry similar to what they did for Ploning.[28]
Awards and nominations
- Official Entry of the Best Foreign Language Film of the 81st Academy Awards.[29]
- Asian Festival of First Film Awards (Singapore)[21]
- Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia — Win
- Best Screenplay/Script: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan — Nominees
- 7th Gawad Tanglaw [30]
- Best Film — Win
- Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia — Win
- Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos — Win
- Best Screenplay: — Win
- Best Story: — Win
- Best Cinematography — Win
- Best Editing — Win
- 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards [31]
- Best Motion Picture—Drama
- Best Direction: Dante Nico Garcia
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Drama: Judy Ann Santos
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy: Mylene Dizon
- Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Cedric Amit, Bojong Fernandez
- Best Original Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
- Best Cinematography: Charlie Peralta
- Best Editing: Danny Añonuevo — Win [32]
- Best Production Design: Raymund George Fernandez
- Best Sound: Mike Idioma — Win [32]
- Best Musical Score: Jessie Lasaten
- 11th Gawad Pasado Awards [33]
- Pinakapasadong Pelikula (Best Film) — Win [34]
- Pinakapasadong Direktor (Best Director): Dante Nico Garcia — Win [34]
- Pinakapasadong Aktres (Best Actress): Judy Ann Santos — Win [34]
- Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres (Best Supporting Actress): Ces Quesada
- Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres (Best Supporting Actress): Mylene Dizon
- Pinakapasadong Dulang Pampelikula (Best Screenplay): Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan — Win [34]
- Pinakapasadong Istorya (Best Story): Dante Nico Garcia
- Pinakapasadong Sinematograpiya (Best Cinematography): Charlie Peralta — Win [34]
- Pinakapasadong Editing (Best Editing): Danny Anonuevo
- Pinakapasadong Musika (Best Musical Score): Jessie Lasaten
- Pinakapasadong Tunog (Best Sound): Albert Michael Idioma
- Pinakapasadong Pelikula sa Pag-gamit ng Wika — Win [35]
- 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies [36]
- Movie of the Year
- Movie Director of the Year: Dante Nico Garcia
- New Movie Actor of the Year: Bojong Fernandez
- Original Movie Screenplay of the Year: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
- Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Charlie S. Peralta
- Movie Editor of the Year: Danny Añonuevo
- Movie Production Designer of the Year: Raymund Jorge Fernandez
- Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Jessie Lasaten — Win [37]
- Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Mike Idioma
- 32nd Gawad Urian Awards [38]
- Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
- Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
- Best Editing: Danny Añonuevo
- Best Production Design: Raymund Jorge Fernandez
- Best Music: Jessie Lasaten
- Best Sound: Mike Idioma
- 57th FAMAS Awards [39]
- Best Picture
- Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia
- Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
- Best Supporting Actor: Boyong Fernandez
- Best Supporting Actress: Gina Pareño
- Best Story: Dante Nico Garcia
- Best Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
- Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
- Best Art Direction: Raymond Fernandez
- Best Musical Score: Jesse Lasaten Win
- Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma
- Best Editing: Danilo Añonuevo
- Best Visual Effects: Optima Digital Win
- 3rd Gawad GENIO Awards
- Best Film
- Best Film Director: Dante Nico Garcia
- Best Film Actress: Judy Ann Santos
- Best Film Cinematographer: Charlie S. Peralta
- Best Film Editor: Danilo Añonuevo
- Best Film Musical Scorer: Jesse Lasaten Win
- Best Film Screenwriter: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
- Best Film Sound Engineer: Albert Michael Idioma
- Best Film Story: Dante Nico Garcia
- Best Film Visual Effects: Optima Digital
- 27th FAP Luna Awards [40] (nominations only; needs updating)
- Best Picture
- Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
- Best Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
- Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
- Best Production Design: Raymond George Fernandez
- Best Musical Scoring: Jesse Lasaten
- Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma
Soundtrack
The soundtrack used composes only of
- "Esmeralda"
- "Pondo, Pondo"
- "Konsomisyon"
- "Ploning" (Song by: Pauline Kaye P. Gilongos)
Media release
The series was released onto DVD-format and VCD-format by
References
- ^ a b c "Ploning: Story". Ploning Official Website. Retrieved May 15, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "Ploning: Cast". Ploning Official Website. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (February 26, 2008). "On the Set: "Ploning" in Cuyo, Palawan". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. "Judy Ann Santos brings life to the folk song "Ploning"". Archived from the original on January 12, 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ "Ploning: Meet the Team". Ploning Official Website. Retrieved May 15, 2008.
- ^ Oliveros, Oliver (May 15, 2008). ""Ploning" holds gala premiere at the Meralco theater". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ de Calma, Archie (April 21, 2008). "Iza Calzado sees no jealousy issue between BF Gerry Garcia and leading man Robin Padilla". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 24, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ "Listen Ploning: A Cuyonon Folk Song". Retrieved May 15, 2008.
- ^ a b Miralles, Nitz (April 29, 2008). ""Ploning" graded "A" by Cinema Evaluation Board". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved May 15, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ "Paris Cinema Festival honors Filipino films". GMA. July 7, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "unknown". Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
{{cite web}}
: Cite uses generic title (help) (Chinese) - ^ "Welcome To IFFI". Archived from the original on October 26, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Award Winners of AFFF 2008". Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "News in 2008". Archived from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Ploning - California Film Institute". Cafilm.org. January 18, 2009. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "Newport Beach Film Festival 2009 : Ploning". Newportbeach.bside.com. Archived from the original on December 10, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- Philippine Star. December 25, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Ploning bid for Oscars gets P1M aid from govt". GMA News. December 4, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Celebrities donate prized items for Ploning". GMA News. November 30, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ Llanera, Melba (December 7, 2008). "Judy Ann Santos admits begging for Ploning". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 26, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ a b Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (December 12, 2008). "Dante Nico Garcia of "Ploning" named Best Director in Singapore". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008.
- ^ "Film o przemocy w sekcie najlepszy na azjatyckim festiwalu debiutów". Retrieved December 24, 2008. (Polish)
- ^ de Calma, Archie (April 27, 2008). "Judy Ann Santos hurt by ABS CBNs strictly business stand on Ploning". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved December 26, 2008. (Tagalog)
- ^ Llanera, Melba (November 7, 2008). "Judy Ann Santos finally renews contract with ABS-CBN". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 16, 2020. (Tagalog)
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 2, 2008). "Judy Ann Santos says being nominated for the Oscars is surreal". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "Left out of Oscars, 'Ploning' is unfazed". INQUIRER.net. January 15, 2009. Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ Ryan Agoncillo (January 14, 2009). "FIRST READ ON PEP: "Ploning" fails in its Oscar bid". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 23, 2009). "Judy Ann Santos to be paired with Ogie Alcasid in Regal film". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "PEP: Ploning is RP entry to '09 Oscars". GMA. September 1, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ^ "7th Gawad TANGLAW honor list revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 15, 2009. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "Ploning and Boses dominate 6th Golden Screen Awards nominations". Philippine Entertainment Portal. March 9, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ a b "Indie film Boses wins six trophies at 6th Golden Screen Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. May 1, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ Alex Datu (April 27, 2009). "Gawad PASADO 2008 nominees unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e Noel Orsal (May 13, 2009). "Gawad Pasado winners unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "Teachers name 'best movies for students'". INQUIRER.net. May 8, 2009. Archived from the original on May 11, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ File photos (March 26, 2009). ""Baler" leads with 13 nominations in 25th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ Noel Orsal (May 29, 2009). "Sharon Cuneta and Jericho Rosales win top honors in Star Awards for Movies 2009". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "32nd Gawad Urian nominees unveiled". Philippine Entertainment Portal. August 6, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "57th FAMAS Awards finalists revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 5, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
- ^ "27TH LUNA AWARDS NOMINEES RELEASED". Film Academy of the Philippines. September 16, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2009.
External links
- Official website
- Ploning at IMDb