SYNOPSIS
“Imik” is the story of Claire – wife to a
loving husband, mother to two lovely kids, and she has never had an
orgasm. Embarrassment, guilt, and a fear of her own desires have made
her sexual relationship with her husband a constant struggle. These
days, Claire’s only relief is being back in the workforce after having
been a housewife for years.
Until one day, Claire suddenly finds herself pregnant again.
Coupled with her unfulfilled desires as a woman, Claire’s fear of
going back to the life she had before leads her to desperately find a
moment of freedom from the role she cannot escape.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
“Imik” is the product of many intimate
conversations I’ve had with female friends - most of them married or in
serious long-term relationships – over cigarette breaks, lunch breaks,
and even late night chats. Unfortunately, these conversations have been
the best source of sex education for women faced with the complexities
of sexual relationships especially in an extremely patriarchal society.
It is quite surprising how many Filipino women, no matter how
seemingly liberated lives they had as single women, find themselves
helpless and confused after a few years of marriage. And talking about
it is the hardest thing to do. They whisper, they blush, and most of
all, they fear these desires and of being found out by their male
partners lest they suffer the consequences – a cold shoulder, an
ultimatum or being called ungrateful, immoral, and sometimes a whore.
However, despite this fear, there has always been an overwhelming need
to be understood and heard. Hence, this film project.
My Review
The movie tackles
a sensitive topic about satisfaction of a woman. The movie is just ok.
