Music by Ernie Pagtuto Cinematography Neil Daza | Edited by Alec Figuracion | |
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Directed by Dexter HemedezAllan IbanezTimmy Harn Starring Lotlot de LeonDarwin YuMiguel BagtasAllan Paule Productioncompany Team Campry Entertainment Release date June 16, 2016 (2016-06-16) (CineFilipino) Directors Dexter Hemedez, Allan Ibanez Written by Dexter Hemedez, Allan Ibanez Produced by Dexter Hemedez, Allan Ibanez Similar Ned's Project, Sakaling Hindi Makarating, A Case of Honor, 100, Agila ng Maynila | ||
1st sem teaser trailer
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Contents
- 1st sem teaser trailer
- Thank you teacher mizo 1st semester philosophy deptt 2016 pachhunga university college
- Plot
- Cast
- Critical reception
- References
1st Sem is a 2016 Filipino independent coming of age comedy-drama film directed and written by Dexter Hemedez and Allan Ibanez in their feature-film directorial debut with collaborating director Timmy Harn. The film stars Lotlot de Leon and newcomer Darwin Yu. It is an official entry to the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival.
The films teaser trailer was release at YouTube on January 20, 2016.
Thank you teacher mizo 1st semester philosophy deptt 2016 pachhunga university college
Plot
Maru Marasigan (Darwin Yu), a sixteen-year old incoming freshman from the province, leaves his hometown to study in one of the prestigious universities in Manila. He is accompanied by his mother Precy (Lotlot de Leon) as he goes to his dormitory.
But Precy cannot help but get emotional when she is about to leave him. Maru feels sad seeing his mother cry. This escalates after Maru spent his first night at the dorm feeling alone and very lonely. Maru then decides to pack his things and go back home. Precy is very shocked to see him in their kitchen early in the morning the following day.
Down on his knees, Maru pleads to Precy to allow him to study in a nearby college for he cannot afford to live miles away from his family. But Precy rejects Maru's request and tells him to go back to Manila instead. As Maru insists his decision and disobeys Precy, his relationship with his mother starts to fall apart.
Cast
Critical reception
Oggs Cruz from Rappler states in his review that "At first, 1st Sem seems like it is all about jokes and punch lines. As soon as all the noise and artifice die down, what's left is a tender coming-of-age tale that has its heart in the right place."
1st Sem won Best Debut Feature for directors Dexter Paglinawan Hemedez and Allan Michael Ibañez at the All Lights India International Film Festival. Lotlot de Leon, also won a special acting citation for her performance in the film.