The events in the film are based on real-life events that took place in 2009 in Eastern Samar, where bags of cocaine were washed up on the shores of a fishing village that turned the lives of the residents 180 degrees. Mina-Anud is about an impoverished community where the characters succumb to the temptations of money and material stuff through an illegal activity. It tells the story of people who resorted to illegal drug selling to earn instant cash and get a taste of luxuries of life, such as flat screen televisions, motorcycles, cars, and jewelries.
Mina-Anud is stylish, relevant and funny. A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the chemistry and ensemble acting performance of its cast. Aside from its visual treat and profound storytelling, it will give you a different kind of pinoy black comedy film that will also leave a strong socio political message to the audience. Dennis Trillo delivers another sensible performance that serves as the heart of the film. Jerald Napoles crazy performance in this film is noteworthy while Matteo Guidicelli take a break from the wholesome and goody role by giving a hilarious and scene stealing performance for Mina-Anud. Even the supporting cast are pleasant to watch on screen from veteran character actor Lou Veloso, Richard Manabat, Alvin Anson up to the indie actors Mara Lopez, Anthony Falcon, Marc Felix and Dionne Monsanto that all have good rapport to the main cast. The take away of the film is only not about the bad effects of being a drug pusher but also how to make better choices and having an opportunity to earn a lot of money through illegal means is definitely wrong. Mina-Anud serves its purpose on giving something new to the audience. A pinoy black comedy film that we rarely seen on the big screen.
My Verdict: 4/5
PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE MINA-ANUD PREMIERE AT CINEMALAYA AND CELEBRITY SCREENING
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