Film Title:
Donsol

Synopsis:
    Donsol, a fishing town in Sorsogon province, serves as a sanctuary to a group of whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Locally, known as butanding, whale sharks visit the waters of Donsol from November to May. In this film, Donsol is a place of refuge for the butanding but also a holding pen for lost and lonely people who wish for things they are no longer likely to get. Daniel, a Butanding Interaction Officer who accompanies tourists on whale watching expeditions and assists them in interacting with the sharks, is a broken hearted man who meets an older woman, Teresa, a widow fighting breast cancer. The two share their miseries and discover that they like being together. Will their newfound bond be strong or will it be blown along with the amihan wind which signals the end of the butanding migratory visit to the small town?

Cast & Crew:    

Directed by: Adolfo Alix Jr.
Cast : Sid Lucero, Angel Aquino, Cherie Gil, Mark Gil, Jacklyn Jose, Bembol Roco
Screenplay: Adolfo Alix Jr.
Original Music: Jesse Lucas
Cinematography: Eli Balce
Film Editing by: Tara Illenberger
Production Design : Gessan Enriquez

Details:
Release Date: 2006
Running time: ---
MTRCB Rating: ---


Sreening / Festival / Awards:

  • WINNER - Jury Prize for Best Low Budget Feature
    Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival 2006
    U.S.A.
  • WINNER - Special Jury Prize
    Asian Marine Film Festival 2006 (Japan)
  • WINNER
    Best Actress, Best Cinematography
    Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2006
  • IN COMPETITION
    Monaco International Film Festival 2006
  • FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS
    Cairo International Film Festival 2006
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION
    Asian Festival of 1st Films (Singapore)
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION
    Dominican Republic International Film Festival



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Donsol
Adolfo Alix Jr.


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