7 not a simple copy of the Korean original, but rather a wholehearted localization.
For example, the movie changed Yesha’s hiding place given Filipino prisons are different from Korean ones. 7 made modifications to fit conditions and tastes in the Philippines. Furthermore, the Filipino Miracle in Cell No. Child actress Xia Vigor does a great job of portraying Yesha, and the actors playing Lito’s fellow inmates also provide great comic relief. The movie touches upon universal themes of familial love and kindness, and doesn’t feel contrived. Like its Korean source, Miracle in Cell No. When Lito’s fellow inmates realize he’s an innocent man, they help smuggle in his young daughter Yesha so the two can continue bonding.
7 tells the story of a mentally disabled man named Lito who’s wrongly jailed. Building upon the Korean original, Miracle In Cell No. 7 won the love of critics and audiences with its heartwarming father-daughter story. Jadaone’s film also gives voice to a group that is often sidelined as hysterical and mindless young girls-when in fact, they are also a new force of social justice-whether through fancams, donations, or mobilizing movements.Director: Nuel Crisostomo Naval | Starring: Aga Muhlach, Xia Vigor, Bela Padilla | Genre: Drama, Family, ComedyĪdapted from the hit Korean movie of the same name, Miracle In Cell No. The film speaks to many different kinds of fans, whether those of singers, artists, filmmakers, athletes, or politicians. While Fan Girl occurs in the Philippines, its story is universal. Jadaone’s movie forces audiences to think about the complexities of fandom culture, as well as their roles and boundaries as fans. The film focuses on the relationship between a young girl named Jane (Charlie Dizon) and her idol Paulo Avelino (who plays a fictional version of himself). The latest title from director Antoinette Jadaone and Black Sheep Productions, Fan Girl swept 2020’s Metro Manila Film Festival and won eight well-deserved awards. Our selection for the very best Pinoy movie of 2020 is Fan Girl. Fan Girlĭirector: Antoinette Jadaone | Starring: Charlie Dizon, Paulo Avelino | Genre: Coming-of-Age, Drama This is also a rare Pinoy movie that gained a wide virtual release in the US and other countries during 2020, allowing overseas audiences to get a taste of Filipino stories on the silver screen. It has a tightly woven plot, a significant degree of suspense, and a compelling underlying moral conflict.
Instead of relegating herself to the trope of victimhood, she embraces a sense of measured defiance.īeyond humanism, Watch List is also entertaining. Alessandra de Rossi’s performance as Maria feels especially poignant.
Though many movies depict the Drug War, Watch List stands out with a humanistic depiction of its characters. Though Watch List had its festival running starting in 2019, we’re including it on this list because it had a Philippine release in 2020, and is worth highlighting for its sociopolitical relevance.Īmidst the contemporary Philippine Drug War, Watch List centers on a woman named Maria who joins a force of vigilantes after her husband is murdered for being an alleged drug pusher. Director: Ben Rekhi | Starring: Arthur Acuña, Bernard Carritero, Alessandra de Rossi | Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller