03/02/2025
SALIG LANG | Short Film Trailer
A USC, CNU and UP Collaborative Film
Produced by Cinecults Productions and Cine Buano
An official entry for the 20th Sinulog Film Festival 2025 Short Film Category
Synopsis:
In a society grappling with an inflated economy, Pedro, a 23-year-old working student, struggles to balance his demanding job and studies, pushing his health to the brink while trying to support his grieving mother, Nanay Lith. As Pedro hides his deteriorating condition from her, she copes with her sorrow through fervent
prayer, embodying a toxic belief that faith alone can solve their problems. Their relationship becomes strained when Nanay Lith discovers Pedro's declining health, forcing her to confront her neglect and the need for action beyond prayer. With the help of a mysterious beggar who offers wisdom about resilience and the importance of balancing faith with action, both Pedro and Nanay Lith learn that true support comes from mutual understanding and tangible efforts.
Starring
Jericho James Tangkay as Pedro
Ligaya Rabago as Nanay Lith
Reymundo as Mark
Philip Godfrey Quintero as Beggar
Directed, Cinematography and Edited by Lance Christian Gabriel
Executive Producers Enjel Gabriel and Eden Gabriel
Co-Producer Jericho James Tangkay
First Assistant Director Lorelyn Jean Biaño
Screenplay and Script Supervisor Rhea Casinillo
Production Design by Glaiza Jane Rejoy, Philip Godfrey Quintero, Kent Geonzon
Production Manager Mariam Charis M. Dangcalan
Makeup Artist and Wardrobe Le Ure
Production Assistants Jesamarie Abad, Fretz Ricaplaza Butaya, Godfrey Petallar
Sound Recordist Ocean Gatus
Original Soundtrack by Elj Seth Tababa and Ethan David Gipanao
Sound Designer Ethan David Gipanao
Trailer Editor Nyle Justin Bacolod
Illustrator Morriseth Tupino
Film Guide Layout Artist Tristan Josh Ebale
Poster Illustrator Jericho Joseph P. Cabasag
Visual Effects Artist Port Jhun Maghanoy Requina
Catch SFF 2025 Public Screening on February 8, 2025 (Saturday), 2:00 pm at the Community Hall, 9th Floor, Cebu City Hall.