SummaryThe film chronicles a day in the life of three ambitious, passionate but misguided filmmakers as they set out to do a quick pre-prod at Starbucks, a courtesy call to their lead actress, Eugene Domingo, and an ocular inspection of their film’s major location, the Payatas dumpsite. Director Rainier, Producer Bingbong and Production Assistant Jocel... Read More
Directed By:Marlon Rivera
Written By:Chris Martinez
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May 23, 2012
75
A lighthearted critique on the fetishized notion of the "non-actor," the ethics (or lack thereof) of the "docudrama," and the packaging of national despair for exportation.
May 22, 2012
70
The novel and wickedly funny topic is mined for only a portion of its potential, but a little ironic astringency is certainly more unsettling than by-the-book slum drama.
May 24, 2012
60
His (Rivera) movie hits its targets, but softly, more in amusement than in anger.
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Jul 16, 2012
9
Eugene Domingo delivers with excellence which might lead you to think that this movie was intentionally written for her. This film will hook you to your seats and glue your eyes to the screen. - AO Zeta, Movie Notebook ****/2012/07/movies-philippines-ang-babae-sa-septic.html
Production Company:
- Cinemalaya
- Martinez Rivera Films
- Quantum Films
- Straight Shooters Media
Release Date:May 25, 2012
Duration:1 h 27 m
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines
• 6 Wins & 12 Nominations
Star Awards for Movies
• 2 Wins & 10 Nominations
Gawad Urian Awards
• 9 Nominations
