Women of the Weeping River
2016 Filipino film
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Women of the Weeping River is a 2016 drama film directed by Sheron Dayoc.[1] It is set in Jolo, Sulu, with an ensemble cast of non-actors from the Western Mindanao region.
E. A. Rocha
Sheron Dayoc
Vincent Nebrida
- Laila Ulao
- Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans
- Taha G. Daranda Tan
- Miriam Zimadar-Raper
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| Directed by | Sheron Dayoc |
| Written by | Sheron Dayoc |
| Produced by | Fernando Ortigas E. A. Rocha Sheron Dayoc Vincent Nebrida |
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| Cinematography | Rommel Sales |
| Edited by | Carlo Francisco Manatad |
| Music by | Kit Mendoza |
Production companies | Southern Lantern Studios TBA Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tausug |
Plot
Two women in a remote Muslim community confront an escalating blood feud and reach deep into themselves in hopes to undo the feud stretching back generations.[2]
Production
The film was shot over two weeks in July 2016, in Zamboanga City, and Jolo. The film was shot in 4K resolution with Sony A7S-II, and Panasonic Varicam LT cameras, with Leica Summicron-C lenses. The production is one of the first films using the Varicam LT. It was later presented in cinemas at 2.35 aspect ratio.
Awards and honors
QCinema International Film Festival 2016
The film won:[3]
- Best Picture
- Best Actress (Laila Ulao)
- Best Supporting Actor (Taha Daranda)
40th Gawad Urian Awards
It led with 12 nominations at the 40th Gawad Urian Awards, held at ABS-CBN Studio 10 on July 20, 2017.[4][5] It won six awards including:[6][7]
- Best Picture
- Best Director (Sheron Dayoc)
- Best Screenplay (Sheron Dayoc)
- Best Supporting Actress (Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans)
- Best Cinematography (Rommel Sales)
- Best Editing (Carlo Francisco Manatad)