Kaaway sa Sulod
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| Directed by | Arnel Barbarona |
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| Edited by | Arbi Barbarona |
| Music by | Teresa Barrozo |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Visayan |
Kaaway sa Sulod (lit. 'The Enemy Within') is a 2019 psychological thriller drama. It is the second full-length film directed by Arnel Barbarona and written by Arnel Mardoquio.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Two women on opposing sides of an armed conflict unexpectedly find that they are mirror images of each other and a shared past that would unite them. Lieutenant Raiza Umali was assigned to a team protecting a mysterious businessman in hiding. When they subdue his attackers, a New People's Army squad, she finds out one of its leaders, Ka Lai, resembles her.
Raiza learns they are protecting General Rapatan, an officer in hiding for the murder of activists. She questions her superiors, at the same time doubting her past. A DNA test shows Raiza and Lai are siblings. Her superior think of a mission to have Raiza switch places with her sister who is a guerrilla fighter to infiltrate the NPA. But Raiza makes a choice with fatal consequences.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Dionne Monsanto as Ka Lai / Lt. Raiza Umali
- Perry Dizon as Gen. Rapatan
- Dax Alejandro as Captain Nuñez
- Jeff Sabayle as Heneral Carlito Rapatan
- Nor Heela Macusang
Release[edit]
Kaaway sa Sulod premiered out of competition at the 2019 QCinema International Film Festival Asian New Wave section.[3][4] The film was also screened at the 2019 Salamindanaw Asian Film Festival and Mindanao Film Festival.[5]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| QCinema International Film Festival | October 13–22, 2019 | Best Picture - Asian Next Wave Competition | Kaaway sa Sulod | Nominated | [6] |
| Pylon Award for Best Actress | Dionne Monsanto | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Cabana, Ysh (December 20, 2019). "Kaaway sa Sulod: Part thriller, part drama, dark, unnerving". The Philippine Reporter. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Hawson, Fred (October 15, 2019). "QCinema review: 'Kaaway sa Sulod' appeals for national unity". Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "PHL grantees and Asian films to compete in revamped QCinema". Business World. October 1, 2019.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (October 7, 2019). "Philippines' QCinema fest launches Asian Next Wave competition". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "FDCP Champions Regional Cinema Through Partnerships With Film Fests". December 2, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Layug, Margaret Claire (October 19, 2019). "Winners at the 2019 QCinema international film festival". GMA News. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
