The
film focuses on Atan, an Aeta from Baytan village in Zambales, who
makes a living from traditional farming system kaingin and hunting on
the foothills of Mt. Pinatubo. The narrative opens as we follow Atan’s
fulfillment of his arranged marriage with a fellow Aeta, Ani. He has to
accomplish a number of responsibilities which includes the offering of
bandi or bride price to Ani’s parents. Atan needs to cross the mountain
river going to Banwa, the town where he could earn the necessary amount
for the bride price. In order to find a job, he needs to adapt himself
with the modern way of life in town, including change in appearance,
manner of clothing, religious practice, and even the use of different
language in order to associate himself with the Unat or “straight-haired
ones,” such as.
Paglipay
is aware of its own riches from its tight screenplay up to its stunning
cinematography that will make you explore Zambales more. Loved the screenplay
as its been able to integrate not only the love story of the leads but
also the lives, culture, and social dilemma of Aetas in Baytan village
in Zambales.
The scenery is nice to look at and Anna Luna is as luminous as ever
together with the natural aeta Garry Cabalic. Though filled with its
hugot moments the film still stick with their subject of two love
stories that was intellectually told in this romantic film. Paglipay is
one of the worthy film to catch in the 1st ToFarm Film Festival 2016 and
1st Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2017.
My Verdict: 4/5
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