Siargao (film)

Siargao is a 2017 Philippine surf romance film directed by Paul Soriano. Starring Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, it is produced under Soriano's own company Ten17P.

Siargao
Official theatrical poster
Directed byPaul Soriano
Produced byPaul Soriano
Written byAnj Pessumal
Starring
Music by
  • Robbie Factoran
  • Ricardo Jugo
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byMark Victor
Production
company
Distributed bySolar Pictures
Release date
  • December 25, 2017 (2017-12-25)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱80 million

The film was commercially released in the Philippines on December 25, 2017 as part of the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival, and was the festival's top multi-awarded entry having won seven of its twelve nominations: including 2nd Best Picture, Best Director (Soriano), Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Editing.

Plot Synopsis

Set in the rustic but breathtaking surf island of Siargao, an island off Surigao del Norte in Caraga region of northeastern Mindanao, Diego (Jericho Rosales), a burned-out musician, returns to his hometown to escape his troubles in the city. He meets Laura (Erich Gonzales), a sheltered YouTube vlogger who is picking herself up after a failed relationship, when they are seated beside each other on the plane ride to Siargao. Upon arrival on the island, Laura realizes that she has no means of transportation to her reserved lodgings, and so Diego offers to give her a ride on his friend's Jeep. Along the journey, they get to know each other's backgrounds and scratch the surface of either's purpose for going to Siargao.

In their respective residences, the real reasons for their getaway are revealed: Diego is returning home after experiencing unhappiness and dissatisfaction in Manila as an artist, stemming from his regret over leaving his hometown sweetheart Abi (Jasmine Curtis-Smith), of whom he has always loved but had never gotten the timing right to be with. Laura, on the other hand, is trying to discover her independence after rejecting the marriage proposal of her ex-boyfriend, Mikey (Enchong Dee), whom she still loves but is afraid to commit to in marriage. In one of the many heartfelt conversations Laura and Diego participate in, she asks Diego what his favorite flavor of popcorn is, and divulges that she does not know the answer to the question herself, as she had spent all of her time in her relationship trying to mold her interests to mirror Mikey's.

As Diego rekindles his connection with Abi through surfing and Laura continues to film her experiences in Siargao, the two wayward souls find understanding and support in each other's woes. Diego and Abi hash out their still existing feelings for each other, with Abi revealing that even if she loves Diego, she cannot be with him if he wants to return to the city, as she is used to and does not want to leave her simple life in Siargao. Laura watches Mikey's livestream about his and Laura's breakup, tearfully sharing his willingness to give Laura the world and being turned down, and that Laura has been trying to keep in touch, to no avail, as Mikey does not see the point when it had been her who had left him.

After a conversation between Diego and Laura where they agree that no matter the setbacks, mistakes, and disappointments, they have to keep on living and pushing for those they truly love, Diego holds a public performance for the locals where he dedicates a song to Abi that he wrote about her years prior, while Laura decides that after spending some time in Siargao by herself trying to figure out if she can and deserves to be alone, she ultimately refuses to be and attempts to contact Mikey again, finally reaching him via phone call after weeks of estrangement.

The film ends with Diego, on his way back to Manila, seeing Laura on the plane once again, and deciding to stay permanently in Siargao to pursue a long-desired relationship with Abi. Laura lands in Manila, and is met at the airport by Mikey where the two hug, presumably to reunite and to try and resume their relationship for good.

Cast

Main
Supporting
Special participation
Cameo appearances[1]

Production

Paul Soriano directed the film, who was later named Best Director at the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Siargao was directed by Paul Soriano under his production company, Ten17P.[2] The film was set and filmed in Siargao island.[3] Soriano described the premise of his film as a story of "finding and losing yourself, and falling in and out of love".[4]

Soriano went to Surigao del Norte province to inform government officials of his plans to shoot a film in the province's island. Soriano planned to start principal photography in April after the Holy Week observances.[3] Filming wrapped in August 2017. The production team and cast stayed in Siargao for at least six weeks during film shoot.[5]

Release

A minute-long trailer of Siargao was officially released by October 2017 with no definite release date announced at that time.[6]

The film was commercially released in the Philippines on December 25, 2017 as part of the 43rd Metro Manila Film Festival.

Reception

Box office

Siargao sold about ₱80 million during the official run of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival making it the third most successful film in the film festival in terms of box office gross behind Ang Panday and Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad.[7]

Accolades

List of accolades
Award / Film Festival Category Recipient(s) Result
2017 Metro Manila Film Festival[8][9]
Best Director Paul Soriano Won
Best Actress in a Leading Role Erich Gonzales Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Jasmine Curtis-Smith Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role Jericho Rosales Nominated
Best Screenplay Siargao Nominated
Best Cinematography Siargao Won
Best Sound Siargao Won
Best Production Design Jericho Rosales Nominated
Best Theme Song "Alon" by Hale Won
Best Editing Siargao Won

See also

References

  1. Villano, Alexa (18 December 2017). "5 fun facts about the movie 'Siargao'". Rappler. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  2. "Let this gorgeous trailer for new Erich-Jericho movie take you to Siargao". ABS-CBN News. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  3. Serrano, Ben (13 March 2017). "Soriano film to be shot in Siargao, to star Echo". Mindanao Gold Star Daily. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  4. Alpad, Christina (8 May 2017). "Paul Soriano's colorful little 'team'". The Manila Times. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  5. Lago, Amanda (26 August 2017). "Jasmine Curtis-Smith says you should stay at this Siargao resort". Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  6. "Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith star in teaser for upcoming film 'Siargao'". CNN Philippines. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  7. "'Gandarrapido: The Revenger Squad' tops MMFF 2017 box office". Rappler. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  8. "Full List: Winners of the MMFF 2017 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  9. Ranoa-Bismark, Maridol (28 December 2017). "Joanna Ampil, Derek Ramsay lead MMFF 2017 winners". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
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