KANTIL
Feature Narrative | 103m | Digital Video | Color
Philippines | Bisaya, Tagalog, English | 2024
The discovery of a mysterious alien shell in a trench transforms the lives of two star crossed lovers, Paleng and Eliong,
and their threatened coastal village in Davao City, unearthing secrets deeper than the surrounding perilous waters.
Starring | Edmund Telmo, Andre Miguel, Sue Prado, Ram Botero
Directed by | Joshua Caesar Medroso
Written by | Joshua Caesar Medroso & Ram Botero
Producers | Jake Verzosa, Joshua Caesar Medroso
Executive Producers | Dean Colin Marcial, Teng Mangansakan
Cinematogarpher | Arnel Barbarona
Music | Allan Barbarona
PRONOIA x CINEMALAYA x FOR ESME
SCREENINGS
International Film Festival Rotterdam
QCinema
Cinemalaya
AWARDS
Best Supporting Actress - Cinemalaya 2024
“Glorious visuals”
“Surprising and absorbing... this little film has mesmerizing charms of its own”
“a cinematic testament to the country’s rich cultural tapestry and storytelling prowess”