An award-winning advocacy film, “Ang Araw sa Likod Mo”, written and
directed by Dominic P. Nuesa, is an action-filled story of two brothers
reunited despite being separated by conflicting beliefs, and the
sacrifices of Filipino soldiers, in the thick of the decades-old war
against terrorism. It stars a talented, award-winning cast that includes
Ping Medina, Bong Cabrera and Mike Liwag.
The film is notable in its research-based authenticity, and its
handling of the delicate subject of the raging controversy in southern
Mindanao, a very timely theme. It heightens awareness of the issues
while taking great care not to polarize the audience. Inspired by the
real stories of Special Operations soldiers in the country known as the
Philippine Scout Rangers, “Ang Araw sa Likod Mo” is an intense film that
introduces brothers Jamiluddin (Cabrera) and Omar (Liwag) along with
Sgt. Benjie Calayan (Medina) within the terrorist infested island in
Southern Philippines.
“Ang Araw sa Likod Mo” (The Sun Behind You) is also nominated in the
prestigious week-long Nice International Awards (2017) this year in the
most coveted categories such as Best Director – Dominic Carlo P. Nuesa,
Best Lead Actor – Mike Liwag, Best Supporting Actor – Ping Medina, Best
Editing – Javier Abola and Best Sound – Greg Rodriguez III.
Produced by independent outfit An Earth Below Productions, “Ang Araw sa
Likod Mo” has already won five international awards – Best Film in
Auckland International Film Festival, Global Award Winner at the
Europe-based ARFF (Around Films International Film Festival), and Awards
of Recognition for Feature Length, Best Actor (Bong Cabrera) and Best
Supporting Actor (Mike Liwag) at the Accolade Global Film Competition in
the United States.
The film is a tribute to heroism and sacrifice, and challenges us to be
more knowledgeable and understanding when trying to make sense of
violence and national security. Fighting for a cause, or making a stand,
one eventually must sacrifice something and ultimately asks if it was
worth it.
A highly-recommended film for students, Mr. Francis Estrada, an
educator (former President of the Asian Institute of Management) and
Chairman of the AFP Multi-Sectoral Governance Council) vouches that “The
film provides a real perspective of the conflict - from the ground.
To our youth and students, it could be a useful segue to a serious
discussion of the roots of the conflict - and its possible long term
solution.”
Rated
PG by the MTRCB, “Ang Araw Sa Likod Mo” opens on May 24 in theaters
nationwide from An Earth Below Productions, Overmind and HERO
Foundation. Check the film’s trailer here: https://www.facebook.com/AngArawSaLikodMo/videos/252284628564649/
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