THE ACCIDENTAL ACTOR: `Mga Anino Ng Kahapon' - Premiere Night 19 December 2013

MGA ANINO NG KAHAPON (drama) – from Vim Yapan / Alem Chua Productions, written and directed by Alvin Yapan.

CAST: Agot Isidro, TJ Trinidad, Carlo Cruz, Upeng Galang Fernandez, Carl Acosta.

SYNOPSIS: When Ed goes abroad to work as a nurse, he leaves behind his wife Irene and son Brian under the care of his mother, Flor, and younger brother Carlo. The situation turns problematic as Irene claims that their house is being monitored by the military. She turns fearful of shadows that she says belong to undercover operatives lurking about.

As Irene’s disposition spirals into paranoia, the family’s peace is affected. Ed, Flor, Carlo, and even young Brian struggle to help and understand Irene while they all try to deal with her disorder.

The film explores the varying degrees, forms and issues of surveillance (the feeling of being policed) which are the heart of the relationship and conflict of a schizophrenia patient and caregiver, especially during the treatment phase.

If there is one movie you should not miss at the MMFF New Wave Section, it's `Mga Anino Ng Kahapon'. Not just because it tackles schizophrenia in a truthful manner without the victim going the hysterical route, but also for the sterling performances of its lead actors, Agot Isidro and TJ Trinidad. That's what I find exciting about indie films. Our pinoy thespians are given opportunities to sink their teeth into challenging roles, testing their mettle. Agot and TJ deliver with potential award-winning portrayals as the couple engaged in a battle to defeat the debilitating effects a mental disorder. Even Carlo Cruz, who plays Ed's brother Carlo, has a sizeable and significant role, and appears to be on his way to establishing himself as a serious player in the industry.

`Mga Anino Ng Kahapon' has been Rated `A' by the Cinema Evaluation Board

Below are the remaining MMFF screening schedules
Monday 23 December 2013 – 9:40pm (SM Megamall)
Monday 23 December 2013 – 5:00pm (Glorietta 4)
Tuesday 24 December 2013 – 10:30am (SM Megamall)
Tuesday 24 December 2013 – 4:40pm (Glorietta 4)