Cedrick Juan in a scene from “Gulay Lang, Manong.” Picture: Courtesy of the Cultural Heart of the Philippines
Cedrick Juan mentioned that he enjoys creating movies that spark conversations on points that matter, and his function within the Cinemalaya movie “Gulay Lang, Manong” gave him such success.
In “Gulay Lang, Manong,” Juan performs character of SPO3 Ariel Lacson, a police officer who crosses paths with struggling farmer Manong Pilo (Perry Dizon). Lacson quickly discovers that Pilo’s grandson Ricky (BJ Forbes) has hyperlink to one of many people concerned in an unlawful drug commerce. By the tip of the movie, the actor’s character discovered himself in a downward spiral.
The BC Amparado-helmed movie, which revolves across the plight of farmers and medical hashish, is a challenge that additionally exhibits how one’s “impulsive” selections can result in an individual’s downfall.
“Minsan tayo sa buhay, might mga private targets tayong ginagawa. Kapag impulsive tayo, hindi natin alam pwede maging epekto nito. Kaya gan’un din ang nangyari kay Ariel (Typically, we discover ourselves having our personal private targets. After we’re impulsive, we don’t know its results. That is what occurred to Ariel),” he mentioned of his character’s destiny on the sidelines of the movie pageant’s closing ceremony.
“Kahit meron siyang private objective, meron ding penalties lalo na’t hindi natin pinag-isipan ito nang mabuti (Even when he has a private objective, he was subjected to penalties as a result of he didn’t suppose his actions by),” Juan additional added.
Perry Dizon (middle left) and Cedrick Juan (proper) in a scene from “Gulay Lang, Manong.” Picture: Courtesy of the Cultural Heart of the Philippines
When requested in regards to the shift from Padre Burgos to Ariel, Juan mentioned he loved making movies that inform viewers about necessary subjects.
“I at all times beloved making a movie lalo na kung merong boses na nagshe-shed ng mild sa [iba’t ibang] subjects, lalo na kung ito ay napapabayaan at nagkakaroon ng misinterpretations (particularly if it has the voice to make clear completely different subjects, particularly if these subjects are sometimes prevented and subjected to misinterpretations),” he mentioned.
“Gulay Lang, Manong” bagged the Viewers Selection award for a full-length characteristic movie within the pageant, a feat that Juan mentioned is a “win-win scenario” for its solid, crew, and viewers. “Tingin ko, isa ‘to sa mga targets ng unbiased filmmaking, [gumawa ng] movies na might laman.”
“Para mas bumukas ang kamalayan natin on the subject of different drugs at mas lalo nating makita kung ano ang pinagdadaanan ng magsasaka natin sa probinsyana. That’s a win-win scenario na rin,” he continued. “Para sa’tin sa ‘Gulay Lang, Manong,’ ito naman ang mahalaga — ang nabubukas ang kaalaman sa adbokasiya.”
(I imagine this is among the targets of unbiased filmmaking, to create movies with that means. It should open our minds on the subject of different drugs and can inform the general public in regards to the plight of farmers within the province. It’s a win-win scenario. For us in “Gulay Lang, Manong,” that is what’s necessary — to open folks’s minds about its advocacy.)
In a talk-back session, the movie’s director identified that being a “courageous” filmmaker is among the essential components to make sure that its message is delivered correctly to the general public.
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“Gulay Lang, Manong” additionally stars Dizon, Dong Abay, BJ Forbes, Ranzel Magpantay, and Ricky Davao in a particular participation.
