Saka-saka

Saka-saka
Directed byToto Natividad
Screenplay byManuel Buising
Story by
  • Toto Natividad
  • Willy Laconsay
  • Manuel Buising
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJessamy Leaño
Edited byJohn Wong
Music byDiwa de Leon
Production
company
CineBro
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • December 18, 2013 (2013-12-18)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Saka-saka is a 2013 Filipino action film co-written and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco. It was one of the entries in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival under the New Wave category.[1][2][3][4][5]

Cast

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Reception

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Christine Denny of Philippine Entertainment Portal gave Saka-saka a positive review. She praised the clear portrayal of the characters played Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco, as well as the clear view based on true events regarding political killings in the provinces. She also praised Falcon for performing his own stunts in his first action film, while noting that he needs more practice when it comes to physical fight scenes.[6]

Accolades

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Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 39th Manila New Wave Film Festival Best Picture Saka-saka Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Joseph and his multi-colored dream". The Philippine Star. October 28, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco team up in family drama". ABS-CBN News. December 16, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (December 19, 2013). "Ejay follows the lead of his action idols". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  4. ^ Santos, Rhea (December 19, 2013). "Baron Geisler plays his first father role in 'Saka-Saka'". Push. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Ejay Falcon fulfills dream of becoming an action star in Saka Saka". Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 23, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Denny, Christine (December 21, 2013). "Saka Saka REVIEW: Land ownership in exchange for bloodshed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
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