Ad Astra: Cinematic Hypnotism
“Ad Astra” is a film that possesses similar beats to sci-fi classics, falling into the realm of cinematic hypnotism, and pulling us in with its mysteriously intoxicating identity.
No More Crying 毋通閣吼咯
Stephen Tan, the youngest and the only photographer in his family, is tasked with creating his grandmother's funeral portrait. Never having taken his grandmother's photograph, he searches for old photographs in his family's ancestral home. There, he finds his Aunt Ellen who is hastily preparing for the wake later the same day. As the clock ticks closer to the funeral, a mishap in the house catches them off guard, opening up sentiments long left in the past.
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Stephen Tan, the youngest and the only photographer in his family, is tasked with creating his grandmother's funeral portrait. Never having taken his grandmother's photograph, he searches for old photographs in his family's ancestral home. There, he finds his Aunt Ellen who is hastily preparing for the wake later the same day. As the clock ticks closer to the funeral, a mishap in the house catches them off guard, opening up sentiments long left in the past.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:John Peter Chua
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Runtime:5 minutes
Studio:Film Development Council of the Philippines, Yatu Film Productions, Signa Studios
Cast
John Peter Chua
Director
Lowell Tiu
Stephen
Elizabeth Ty Chua
Auntie Ellen
Frederick Yu Go
Family Member
Joaquin Cheng Toral
Family Member
Andrea Chan
Family Member
Mario Chan Jr.
Family Member
Ralph Audre Elvas
Family Member
Andrea Tiam-Lee
Family Member
Pauline Chan
Family Member
Abigail Ko
Family Member
Evangeline Ngo
Family Member
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