BEADWORKS

1h 30m | Drama |

Philippines

Synopsis
This high drama film revolves around the lives of Veronica, Domingo and their five children. Deprived by the lack of opportunity and a series of bad luck of losing his job, Domingo is left with no choice but to learn the laborious handicraft of bead working with his wife and children. Awkward for the men in the family at first, this craft turns out to be somewhat beneficial for the whole family for if food is so much more important for survival what else is there? This hear-rending story of shame and scandal, passion and exploitation illustrates how poverty can drive a united family into the abyss of hopelessness, brokenness and destruction where many common things in their life wait to speak to them of the pain, to connect them to the inner spaces where deeper meaning lies. But hope springs eternal. Firmly decided to release the demons of the past, Veronica cries out to take all that is lost, to sear her soul in surrender. She sees a gllmmer of hope in her darkness. She trusts that all is not lost.
Director:

Ronny Poblacion

Writer:

Ma. Denia B. Avance
Teresita B. Provido

Producer:

Regina Defensor Poblacion (executive producer)
Roger Meager (line producer)
Nonie Meager (line producer)

Cinematographer:

Ronny Poblacion
Renny Rei Poblacion
Joel Envoltorio
Rommel Sabido

Music/Composer:

Chris Valera (original score, music)
Joel Envoltorio (original score, music)
Ronny Poblacion (theme song writer)
John Bryan Carnaje (theme song interpreted by)

Editorial Department:

Judith Mae Soliguen
Maria Isabel Divinagracia
Karl Inocencio
Mark Joseph Espino
Ronald Patrick Chu

Production Design/Art Department:

Jeanil Sajo
Joemar Sapio

Mel Varca (wardrobe)
Ryan Hinayhinay (wardrobe)
Franco Malay (wardrobe)

Jet Salcedo (make-up)

Jun Ray Canonicato (graphic design)
Barry Frank Gregore (graphic design)

Production Management:

Zelinda Baaya (production manager)

Susan Envoltorio (script continuity / production assistant)
Diana Lynn Atienza (script continuity / production assistant)
Jerard Belvis (script continuity / production assistant)
Keith Ehlers Tentativa (script continuity / production assistant)
Paul Armada (script continuity / production assistant)
Mark Joecel Javier (script continuity / production assistant)

Sound Department:
Camera and Lighting Department:
Post-production:
Assistant/Associate Director:
Production Company:

RNP Media Productions, Film Development Council of the Philippines

Cast:

Chuck Luat as Voltaire
Mona Pico as Veronica
JP Libo-on as Anabelle
Caye Leal as Greggi
Keith Mamon as Aljun
Rex Labid as Domingo
Maica Mari Buenaflor as Paola
Scion Ritz Insular as Harry
Janna Eve Marin as Ramona
Bernardita Sampaga as Fish Vendor
Fraullyn Joy Brillo as Fish Vendor
Amiel Rapista as Fish Vendor
Julie Palanca Garin as Fish Vendor
Stephen Gelano as Teacher
Liezl Pondevida as Teacher
Jan Victor Filoteo Palmares V as Peasants
Inno Fernandez as Peasants
Ronny Poblacion as Rice Buyer
Rene Cordon as Dance Derby Host
Anna Cecilia Vergara as Apple (Paola's Friends)
Starrah Lusaya as Star (Paola's Friends)
Rev. Fr. Ricardo Iñigo as Priest
Rev. Fr. Frances Nicolasora as Priest
Rev. Fr. Dominique Tañedo as Priest
Jesus Sibya Jr. as Anabelle's brother
Edna Mallo as Dress Maker
Marjorie Velete as Dress Maker
Fredgie Fama as Dress Maker
Angel Sampaga as Dress Maker
Mila dela Mar as Dress Maker
Zelinda Baaya as Veronica's Neighbor
Kit Oliver Lapating as Gay
Ryan Paul Vencer as Gay
Earl Vans Losbañes as Gay
Sepfred Renton as Gay
Variant Image Dancers as Dance Group
JNCHS Folk Dancers as Dance Group
Jean Aubrey Garin as Maymay
Lorjan Mansueto as Castor
Jet Salcedo as Hedley
Klarrize Anne Muñoz as Maggie
Chris Valera as Voltaire's Friends
Mark Yamada as Voltaire's Friends
Jake Serrano as Volataire's Friends
Lolo Tonyo as Godihard Buenaflor
Matet F. Debuque as Mayor's Mother
Cristina de Gama Jagodilla as Dariang

Additional Crew:

ALGD Event Group

Special Thanks
Alberto Jose Acosta
Dr. John Colacion
Michelle John Tabingo
League of Municipal Mayors of Iloilo
Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., Province of Iloilo
Marivic Mabilog
Mayor Jef Patrick Mabilog, City of Iloilo
Municipality of Badiangan
Catherine Villalobos Taleon
Daisy Escuadra
Mayor Suzette Mamon, Municipality of Badiangan
Mayor Ma. Teresa F. Debuque, Municipality of Anilao
Cynthia Pineda
Engr. & Mrs. Rey Malicia
Engr. Lazaro Basinang
Association of Janiuaynons of Ontario (AJO)
Congressman Ferjenel Biron, 4th District of Iloilo
Dr. Frenie Escanlar
Jornell Franciliso
Carmen Franciliso
Tony Preiss
Maritess Preiss
GDR Taxi 
GDR Auto Sales & Services
Richard Talaban
Herman Caoli Jr.
Gleena Adelantar
Kalibo Cable
Eldino P. Defensor
Gemma Rapista
Elmer Rapista
Damires Hills
Dr. Renato Armada
Rebecca Armada
Numeriano Defensor
Imelda Defensor
Jaime Ryan
Reby Ryan
Nancy Provido & Janiuay Association of the Midwest
Dr. Raymund Gemora, Administrator, WVSU, Janiuay Campus
Lilibeth Llanora Panizales
Gemma Fernandez
Eda Duquesa
Ronnie Gabalda - NIG Marketing
Juvy A. Timan
Ma. Teresa Barranco Bonabon
Narina "Oting" Marin
Jeanette Laluma Lamera
Hyacinth Tating
Adel Parcon
Vice Mayor & Mrs. Paul Parian
Roger & Nonie Meager
Giovanni Galvez
Nick Hubines
Leo Zambra
Jeanne Zambra
Zambra Family
Titoy Colacion
Bigasan Bayan - Janiuay
Coffee Break Plazuela
Aura Bar & Resto
Mr. Jim Velez of Electronic Bingo
Dapog
Captain & Mrs. Joemarie Gonzalez
Mr. Powell Palmares
Reynald Ardiente
Elna Corriente Borro
John Monville
Emma Pacificar
Rex Ryan Mosquera
Andrei Estandarte
Coca Cola Co. (Iloilo Plant)
Tanduay
Rev. Fr. Ricardo Iñigo
Rev. Fr. Frances Nicolasora
Rev. Fr. Dominique Tañedo
St. Elizabeth Metropolitan Cathedral
St. Julian Parish, Janiuay, Iloilo
Vic Lagman
Sally Lagman
Janiuay LGU
Roel Piodena Jr.
Peter Solis Nery
Jaki Peñalosa
Walter Supeda
The Box
Robinsons Place
Atty. Felizardo Amigable Jr.
C/Insp. Kenneth Ray Militar
Vicente Salarda, Janiuay
Nationa Comprehensive High School
Central Philippine University, School of Advertising
Edgard Revita, Municipality of Rosales, Pangasinan
St. John the Baptist Parish, Badiangan, Iloilo
Roger Solaña
Ernesto Canitan
Anelyn Canitan
Canitan Family
Guimaras Taltal Foundation
Christian Angelo Estorninos
Esca's Garden Restaurant
Janiuay District Hospital
Emma Pacificar
Sally Reyes
Ma. Teresa "Deedee" Borro
Roger Solania
Zary Solania
Megaworld Corporation
Philippines Veterans Bank

Alternative Title:
Year: 2012
Genre: Drama
Country:

Philippines

Language:

Hiligaynon

Locations:

Badiangan, Iloilo
Anilao, Iloilo
Janiuay, Iloilo

Subtitle:

English

Awards, Recognition, & Participation:
Total Running Time: 1h 30m
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio:
Sound Mix: Stereo
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Optical DVD Feature Complete
Digital File MP4 Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday