In a fishing village that has been ravaged by a strong typhoon, the bond of twin brothers is disrupted by another young boy. The film trails the journey of brothers Andres and Gael, as they find healing from the harsh landscape of an island that is also trying to recover. (Source: Cinemalaya) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- עברית / עִבְרִית
- dansk
Cast & Credits
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![E.A. Rocha in Still Philippines Movie (2016)]( "E.A. Rocha in Still Philippines Movie (2016)")
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![Boy Abunda in Still Philippines Movie (2016)]( "Boy Abunda in Still Philippines Movie (2016)")
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![Carlos Mauricio in Still Philippines Movie (2016)]( "Carlos Mauricio in Still Philippines Movie (2016)")
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![Benjamin Tolentino in Still Philippines Movie (2016)]( "Benjamin Tolentino in Still Philippines Movie (2016)")
Benjamin Tolentino Unknown Job
Reviews
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Emotionally effecting
Still was a quietly melodic short film following the lives of twin brothers, Andres and Gael. It showed how children can find joy, peace, and comfort in the smallest of gestures and activities even when confronted with unkindness.Andres and Gael are twin brothers who are tactile and nearly inseparable as they explore the world around them. I could see the constant push-pull in these boys. Separate identities yet close and nearly always together. Despite cruel words from a father and friend, the boys bond remained unbroken. The brothers’ love for each other was great enough to let each one be who they truly were without judgement.
Hilom/Still was short on dialogue and time yet still packed an emotional punch of childhood nostalgia, tenderness, and brotherly resiliency in the loss of trust in those around them.
28 Dec 2023
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Excellently-performed character story, even in the absence of dialogue
It wasn't complex. It felt like a simple moment in time - especially given the scarcity of dialogue. But i found that it wasnt really needed after some light reflection. It was a gorgeous story of the unconditional love between 2 young brothers surrounded by destruction and witnessing hatred for possibly the first time. Everything was delivered well. Even with the scarcity of dialogue, I felt like I knew the characters. I knew what they all were feeling, at all times. It was truly a gorgeous understated short film that I highly recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
