Halik sa Hangin
Halik sa Hangin | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Emmanuel "Manny" Q. Palo |
Produced by | Enrico C. Santos |
Written by |
Enrico C. Santos Patrick John R. Valencia |
Screenplay by |
Enrico C. Santos Patrick John R. Valencia |
Starring |
Julia Montes Gerald Anderson JC de Vera |
Music by | Francis S. Concio |
Cinematography | Moises Zee |
Edited by | Beng Bandong |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
Country | Philippines |
Language |
Filipino English |
Box office | ₱45 million[2] |
Halik sa Hangin (English: Kiss in the Wind) is a 2015 Philippine coming of age romantic-horror and mystery-thriller film, directed by Emmanuel Q. Palo and written by Enrico Santos.[3] It stars Julia Montes, Gerald Anderson, and JC de Vera.[4] This was Edu Manzano's first film appearance after his special participation role in the 2003 hit comedy film Ang Tanging Ina. The film was released on January 28, 2015 in the Philippines.
The film deals with a young woman who is brought to Baguio by her new stepfather. While she struggles with her new family and surroundings, she finds herself torn between two young men who bring passion into her life.[1]
Plot
A few months before Mia (Julia Montes) turns 18, her father (Jett Pangan) dies. She goes to Baguio City to live with her mother (Ina Raymundo), her stepfather (Edu Manzano), and her half-brother (Miguel Vergara). Mia misses her father terribly that she finds it hard to fit into her new home, despite her mother’s sympathetic efforts and her half-brother’s irresistible cuteness. Good thing, Mia seems to be friendly enough to have made new pals, like Alvin Paredes (JC de Vera), who, it turns out, sees her as more than a friend.
Then Mia meets a mysterious young man who suddenly appears and disappears; and he’s always dressed in black leather jacket over white shirt, scarf, and denim pants whom she gets to know as Gio Brauner (Gerald Anderson). Mia is smitten by Gio’s romantic gestures and protective ways. He teaches her to play the guitar, and brings her roses, and he even rescues her from bad guys, and helps her overcome her fears. She feels she has found in Gio her knight in shining armor who will rescue her from her incurable loneliness and deathly sadness.
But Mia’s family and friends are alarmed that she has become secluded and deluded in her own imaginary world. In the end, she has to decide what matters most to her and where her heart truly is.[5]
Cast
- Julia Montes as Mia Generoso
- Gerald Anderson as Gio Magno Brauner
- JC de Vera as Alvin Paredes
- Edu Manzano as John
- Ina Raymundo as Teresa
- Jett Pangan as Rene
- Jasmine Curtis Smith as Quinn Zobrado
- Buboy Garovillo as Fr. Abellera
- Yayo Aguila as Inang
- Miles Ocampo as Camille
- Miguel Vergara as Sam
- Jonicka Cyleen Movido as Pauline
- Minnie Aguilar as Yaya Jeng
- Markki Stroem as Edsel
- Devon Seron as Debbie
- Maris Racal as Tetay
- Fifth Solomon as Louie
- Fourth Solomon as Lester
- Alex Diaz as Wilmer
- Marnie Lapus as Dra. Sibeles
- Joe Gruta as Mang Bert
- Mimi Orara as Sister Carmi
Production
Filming
It is set and filmed in Baguio. According to director Emmanuel Quindo Palo in picking Baguio City as the movie's setting, he describe Baguio as overpopulated but no one can ever question the city's picturesque landscape which serves as an eye-candy for those watching Halik sa Hangin. Several scenes from the film were also shot in a 1930s abandoned American house and at the supposedly haunted Diplomat Hotel, both located in Baguio City.[6]
Reception
Critical response
The Filipino Scribe gave the film a rate of 3.5 out of 5.0 praising Manzano and Raymundo for their performances, saying, “Edu Manzano and Ina Raymundo only had limited exposure in the movie, but they portrayed their respective roles as a loving mom and a strict but perpetually-concerned stepfather rather convincingly.”
Ace Antipolo of CertifiedAce.blogspot.com was also positive of the film, saying that "...despite some flaws and inconsistencies, Halik sa Hangin proved to be entertaining and enjoyable." He gave the film 4 out of 5 stars.[7]
Jocelyn Valle of PEP.ph commended Montes' performance, stating, "Julia, the actress, shows great commitment and earnestness in playing the character of Mia. She makes the viewer feel Mia’s emotional stages of entering into the territory of romantic love — apprehension, excitement, caution, bliss — until reality bites. She shines the brightest in the pivotal scene where Mia is suspected to becoming a mental case, and Mia has to convince everybody that she’s telling the truth."[5]
Accolades
Association | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Young Critics Circle | Best Performance | Julia Montes | Nominated | [8] |
Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Moises Zee and Manny Morfe | Nominated | ||
Best Achievement in Editing | Beng Bandong | Nominated | ||
Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration | Addiss Tabong and Francis Concio | Nominated |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Halik sa Hangin (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN 1Q 2016 Investor's Briefing Presentation Materials" (PDF). ABS-CBN. May 12, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Romance, suspense in 'Halik sa Hangin' trailer". ABS-CBN News. January 13, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- ↑ Calderon, Ricky (January 21, 2015). "Julia Montes topbills thriller 'Halik sa Hangin'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
- 1 2 Valle, Jocelyn (January 30, 2015). "MOVIE REVIEW: Julia Montes-Gerald Anderson starrer Halik sa Hangin - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Gerald's 'haunting' experience while shooting 'Halik sa Hangin'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 27, 2015. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ Antipolo, Ace (February 5, 2015). "Halik sa Hangin, a chilling love story". Certified Ace Blogspot. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Young Critics Circle names Da Dog Show best film of 2015". yccfilmdesk. April 3, 2016. Retrieved April 10, 2016.