Sana Dati
Theatrical release poster
EnglishIf Only
Directed byJerrold Tarog
Written byRamon Ukit[a]
Produced by
  • Jose Mari Abacan
  • Daphne Chiu
  • Jerrold Tarog
Starring
CinematographyMackie Galvez
Edited byPats R. Ranyo[a]
Music byJerrold Tarog
Production
company
Metric Films
Distributed byGMA Films[1]
Release dates
  • July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) (Cinemalaya)
  • September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25) (Philippines)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog.[a] The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009).[2][3][4][5]

It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account.[6]

Synopsis

The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.[7][8]

Cast

Awards

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 Cinemalaya 2013 Best Film Sana Dati Won [1]
Best Director Jerrold Tarog Won
Best Sound Roger "TJ" Ladro Won
Best Original Music Score Jerrold Tarog Won
Best Editing Pats R. Ranyo Won
Best Production Design Ericson Navarro Won
Best Cinematography Mackie Galvez Won
Best Supporting Actor TJ Trinidad Won

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Jerrold Tarog is credited as screenwriter under the pseudonym Ramon Ukit, and as editor under Pats R. Ranyo.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times. September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
  3. ^ Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  4. ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  6. ^ "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  8. ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.

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Films directed by Jerrold Tarog
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