Ploning which stars Judy Ann Santos will be the Philippines’ official entry to 2009 Oscars for the best foreign language film. The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has chosen Ploning over Sharon Cuneta’s Caregiver.
Ploning is a 30-year old promdi lass from Cuyo, Palawan. The story revolves around her and her relationship with a boy she has sort of adopted. It’s about love, friendship, selflessness amidst the backdrop of life in the Island of Cuyo. The story is simple yet it touches a soft spot.
The producers (including Judy Ann) and Director Dante Nico Garcia have indeed created a gem in Philippine Indie Film Industry. Ploning proved Indie films doesn’t have to be graphic and vulgar to be relevant. Congratulations to the cast and crew of Ploning. And to the people of Cuyo, ika nga, this is your time to shine. The world may now have a chance to see the beauty of your island and your culture.
If you haven’t watched Ploning, here is the Ploning Trailer.
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it was a 3-2 win vote by ploning over Caregiver.
neways I hope we can make it at least in the final 5.
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I hope so too Eric. Para naman ma recognize ang talent sg Pinoy.
Fren,
Ok nga tong development na to dahil talaga namang dapat mabigyan ng awards ang mga deserving na artists ng bansa.
Good Luck! I hope manalo sya!
Looks like a great movie – out na kaya to sa Dvd? Need to buy it when I get home=)
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Go The Phillipines on your movie “Plonings”, hope it will make it to the top 5…..