INDEPENDENCIA

INDEPENDENCIA
Early twentieth century Philippines. At the arrival of the US Army,
a mother and her son flee to the mountains, hoping for a quiet life.
Deep in the woods, they manage to live away from growing unrest
in the towns. One day, during a hunting the son discovers a wounded
woman in the middle of the forest, and decides to bring her home.
Years pass. The man, the woman and their child live in isolation
from the growing chaos all over the country. But a coming storm
soon threatens their existence, whilst American troops draw nearer.

“I believe the American occupation in the Philippines revolves around
disappearances. Unaccounted deaths occurred in the many villages
where invading troops had settled in. The mysterious disappearances
of Filipinos, voluntarily and involuntarily, have affected many lives. This
is the real disappearance of the times: a void of emotions and affection
for the missing and people’s suspended feelings for their loved ones. In
the larger picture, there is the absence of identity and true freedom.”

regia/director
Raya Martin
soggetto, sceneggiatura/
story, screenplay
Ramon Sarmento,
Raya Martin
fotografia/cinematography
Jeanne Lapoirie
montaggio/film editing
Jay Halili
scenografia/
production design
Digo Ricio
musica/music
Lutgardo Labad
suono/sound
Ronald de Asis,
Arnel Labaro
interpreti/cast
Sid Lucero,
Tetchie Agbayani,
Alessandra de Rossi,
Mika Aguilos
produttore/producer
Arlen C. Cuevas
produzione/production
Cinematographica,
Atopic, Razor Film,
ARTE France Cinema,
Volya Films
vendita all’estero/
world sales
Memento Films
International