This story set before World War II in Intramuros tells of the
plight of sisters Candida and Paula Marasigan, daughters of high-profile
painter Don Lorenzo Marasigan.
Since Don Lorenzo has not produced a single painting for a long
time, the family is in financial trouble. The unmarried sisters have had
to rely on their seemingly more successful brother Manolo and sister
Pepang. Their siblings urge Candida and Paula to sell the house.
To have a source of income, the sisters take in a boarder, Tony Javier. Meanwhile, Don Lorenzo becomes a recluse. The painter’s self-portrait fetches a high sum as it attracts the curiosity of many individuals which include pretentious art critics, bonafide journalist and family friend Bitoy Camacho, Senator Perico who asks the sisters to donate the portrait to the government and Tony who tries to convince Candida and Paula to sell it to an American.
Larawan is an ode to the passing of the world of truth and beauty and a celebration of the tenacity of the spirit amidst the rise of materialism and consumerism.
To have a source of income, the sisters take in a boarder, Tony Javier. Meanwhile, Don Lorenzo becomes a recluse. The painter’s self-portrait fetches a high sum as it attracts the curiosity of many individuals which include pretentious art critics, bonafide journalist and family friend Bitoy Camacho, Senator Perico who asks the sisters to donate the portrait to the government and Tony who tries to convince Candida and Paula to sell it to an American.
Larawan is an ode to the passing of the world of truth and beauty and a celebration of the tenacity of the spirit amidst the rise of materialism and consumerism.
Starring: Joanna Ampil, Rachel Alejandro, Paulo Avelino, Sandino Martin, Robert Arevalo, Nonie Buencamino, Menchu Tauchengco-Yulo, Cris Villonco, Aicelle Santos, Celeste Legaspi, Cara Manglapus, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Rayver Cruz, Ogie Alcasid, Jojit Lorenzo, Dulce, Nanette Inventor, Jaime Farebgas, Bernardo Bernado, Noel Trinidad
Written By: Rolando Tinio
Music By: Ryan Cayabyab
Directed By: Loy Arcenas
An Official Entry to Metro Manila Film Festival 2017
Opens In Cinemas December 25 2017
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