BABAE SA BREAKWATER

Woman of Breakwater

2h 4min | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis

In a poor village by the Manila Bay breakwater, two brothers, Buboy and Basilio, come to the city to escape from the violence at home. They meet a prostitute named Pakita and become close with her when Basilio treats her wounds. All they want is to lead normal lives, but the town's leader Dave has knavish interruptions that await them.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Mario O'Hara
*Writer:*	Mario O'Hara
*Producer:*	Arlene L. Aguas (executive producer) Ma. Eleonor L. Aguas (associate producer) Judy Teodoro (supervising producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Rey De Leon
*Music/Composer:*	Jesse Lucas
*Editorial Department:*	Robert Vasadre
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Giordano Valderama Joseph Masancay Patricio 'Novo' Roca Alvin Garcia
*Production Management:*	Warlito M. Teodoro Aracel Lorenzana (production secretary) Roger Iral (schedule master) Elma Lorenzana (field cashier)
*Sound Department:*	Amay Abenilla (looper) Raffy Baladjay (sound technician) Noel Cruz Bruan (sound technician) Ricky De Castro (projectionist/loader) Long Flojo (looper) Noel Flores (boom operator) Jose Romar Galang (projectionist/loader) Jason Galindez (projectionist/loader) Henry Gambol (projectionist/loader) Leody Maralit (sound supervisor) Nestor Mutia (sound technician) Jimboy Pelingon (projectionist/loader) Froilan Rodriguez (projectionist/loader) Frank Siruma (soundman)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Joe Anao (still photographer) Junior Cabanata (2.5 hmi operator) Bong De Leon (gaffer) Noel Devera (assistant camera) Eddie Ramirez (clapper) Michael Ross (electrician) Lito Sidutan (generator operator) Ringo Villa (platform caretaker)
*Post-production:*	Bogs Agcambot Rene Lamis
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Judy Teodoro
*Production Company:*	Entertainment Warehouse
*Cast:*	Katherine Luna (as Paquita) Kristoffer King (as Basilio) Gardo Versoza (as Dave Pilay) Amy Austria (as Jovy) Alcris Galura (as Buboy) Yoyoy Villame (as Pulubi) Evelyn Vargas Jeanette Nunag (as Mariposa) Lou Veloso (as Igme) Lucita Soriano (as Aning) Rez Cortez (as Foreman) Odette Khan (as Marta) Daniel Fernando (as Tatay) Nonong de Andres (as Taong Grasa) Lilia Cuntapay (as Serena)
*Additional Crew:*	Dennis Adobas (publicist) Manuel Aragon (portalet caretaker) Roger Baldes (portalet caretaker: Balicas) Robert Borbe (crew) Vic Methal Genobiangon (crew) Ruben Saturno (crew) Noel Seruma (crew) Glenn Marcelo (marketing) Gorgy Rula (promotions) Lucy Salazar (booker) Amparo Valledo (caterer)

Details

*Alternative Title:*	Woman of Breakwater
*Year:*	2003
*Genre:*	Drama
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Tagalog
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*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Dekada Award - Best Film of the Decade (Natatanging Pelikula ng Dekada) 2000-2009 35th Gawad Urian Awards (2011) Best Actress - Katherine Luna 6th Cinemanila International Film Festival (2004) Asian and Arab Competition Award for Best Actress - Katherine Luna 6th Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema (2004) Best Special Effects - Rene Abadeza 52nd FAMAS Awards (2004) Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) 28th Gawad Urian Awards (2004) Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon) - Koko Teodoro 28th Gawad Urian Awards (2004) Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika) - Jesse Lucas 28th Gawad Urian Awards (2004) YCC Award for Best Film Young Critics Circle, Philippines (2004) YCC Award for Best Screenplay - Mario O’Hara Young Critics Circle, Philippines (2004) YCC Award for Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design - Rey De Leon (Director of Photography), Koko Teodoro (Production Designer) Young Critics Circle, Philippines (2004) YCC Award for Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role - Katherine Luna Young Critics Circle, Philippines (2004) Nominations - 57th Cannes Film Festival (2004) C.I.C.A.E. (International Confederation of Art Cinemas / Confédération Internationale des Cinémas d'Art et d'Essai) Award - Mario O'Hara Nominations - 28th Gawad Urian Awards (2004) Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - Mario O’Hara Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - Kristoffer King Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) - Katherine Luna Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Mario O’Hara Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya) - Rey De Leon Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) - Robert Vasadre Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) - Leody Maralit Nominations - 6th Cinemanila International Film Festival (2004) Lino Brocka Award - Mario O’Hara Nominations - 20th Fribourg International Film Festival (2005) Grand Prix - Mario O’Hara Nominations - Young Critics Circle, Philippines (2004) YCC Award for Best Achievement in Film Editing - Robert Vasadre YCC Award for Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration - Jesse Lucas (Musical Director), Leody Maralit (Sound Engineer) Nominations - 17th Vesoul Asian Film Festival (2005) Golden Wheel - Mario O’Hara

Technical Specifications

Archive Formats

*General Carrier*	*Specific Carrier*	*Form*	*Completeness*
Optical	DVD	Feature	Complete

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*Total Running Time:*	2h 4min
*Color:*	Color
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