Fin (Filipino: Huling Palabas) is a 2023 Philippine mystery drama film written and directed by Ryan Machado in his directorial debut. The film starring Shun Mark Gomez, Bon Andrew Lentej, and Cedrick Juan is about a 16-year-old boy in 2001 who, while searching for his father in the most unlikely of places, becomes mystified by two movie-like characters who appear in his small town.[1][2]
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| Filipino | Huling Palabas |
| Literally | Last Show |
| Directed by | Ryan Machado |
| Written by | Ryan Machado |
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| Cinematography | Theo Lozada |
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| Music by | Erwin Fajardo |
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| Distributed by | Pluto Film |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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It was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it has its International premiere on 17 February and compete for Crystal Bear for the Best Film.[3]
Synopsis
editIn cinematic world, Andoy crafts intricate narratives as he watches films, hoping to uncover answers to the lifelong questions that haunt him: Who is he, and who is his father? Despite his vivid imaginings, reality remains elusive. However, when two enigmatic characters—Ariel, a captivating hairdresser with an inexplicable allure, and Isidro, a mysterious man sporting long hair and possessing a VCD player—emerge in Andoy's hometown, his fascination knows no bounds. As he becomes entangled in their complex lives, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Now, Andoy faces a crucial decision: Should he conclude his years-long quest for his father with a dramatic flourish or a quiet acceptance?
Cast
edit- Shun Mark Gomez as Andoy
- Bon Andrew Lentejas as Pido
- Cedrick Juan as Isidro
- Serena Magiliw as Ariel
- Jay Gonzaga as Julio
- Senanda as Fe
- Adelyn Fabon as Mrs. Tirol
- Glenn Mas as Mr. Rufon
Release
editFin had its premiere at 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in Full-Length Features on 5 August 2023.[4]
It had its International premiere on 17 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, in Generation 14plus.[5][6][7]
In February 2024, Pluto Film Film acquired the international sales rights of the film.[8]
Reception
editLida Bach reviewing in Movie Break rated the film 3.5/10 and giving negative review wrote, "The amateurish camera and scene design, the cramped acting and the visibly overwhelmed extras make the title a program."[9]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | 13 August 2023 | Best Director | Ryan Espinosa Machado | Won | [10] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Bon Andrew Lentejas | Won | |||
| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Generation 14plus Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film | Ryan Machado | Nominated | [5] |
| Teddy Award for Best Feature Film | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Ryan Espinosa Machado. "Fin". Cinemalaya. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Fin". Pluto Film. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Economou, Vassilis (18 January 2024). "Berlin unveils the entirety of its Generation line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Cinemalaya 2023 announces list of full-length film finalists". Rappler. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (17 January 2024). "Berlinale Unveils Full Panorama, Forum & Generation Line-Ups With New Films By Nathan Silver, Levan Akin, André Téchiné & Bruce LaBruce". Deadline. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (17 January 2024). "Berlinale unveils complete 2024 Panorama, Generation, Forum sections". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Fin". Berlinale. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Ed Meza (2 February 2024). "Pluto Film Nabs Berlin Generation Title 'Huling Palabas,' Adds 'Sima's Song,' 'Hysteria,' 'Breathing Underwater' to EFM Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Lida Bach (17 February 2024). "Fin". Movie Break (in German). Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "'Iti Mapukpukaw' tops Cinemalaya 2023 with 3 wins including Best Film". ABS-CBN News. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Gregory Coutaut (3 February 2024). "Les films en compétition pour le Teddy Award 2024" [The films in competition for the Teddy Award 2024]. Polyester (in French). WordPress. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
