Sta. Niña
| Sta. Niña | |
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 Theatrical movie poster | |
| Directed by | Emmanuel Quindo Palo |
| Written by | Liza Magtoto Emmanuel Quindo Palo |
| Produced by | Rodel Nacianceno |
| Starring | Coco Martin Alessandra de Rossi Anita Linda Angel Aquino Irma Adlawan Nanding Josef |
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| Edited by | Chrissel Desuasido Tara Illenberger |
| Music by | Mike Albert Idioma Dean Rosen |
Production companies | Cinemalaya CCM Creative |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date | 26 September 2012 (Philippines) |
Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Tagalog English |
Sta. Niña (Santa Niña) is a 2012 Filipino drama film directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo.The film is Palo's first directorial venture.The film tells the story of Paulino who unexpectedly unearths the remains of his 2-year-old daughter in a lahar-filled quarry. It was one of the official entries for the New Breed Full Length Feature Category in Cinemalaya 2012.
Synopsis
Years after volcanic mud flow (lahar) covers a town in Pampanga, Pol and his co workers dig up the coffin of his daughter. The remains of two-year-old Marikit did not show any signs of decay. Many consider this a miracle and people troop to Pol's home to be healed by Marikit. As people are getting healed purportedly by the dead child, Pol insists that his child is worthy of being called a saint. Thus begins his crusade to get his daughter beatified. Unearthing her body digs up unresolved issues in many persons' lives. In the end, an event will make us ask if there was healing, a cleansing of sins and a chance to move on.
Cast
- Coco Martin as Pol
- Alessandra de Rossi as Madel
- Anita Linda as Bining
- Angel Aquino as Sister Josefa
- Irma Adlawan as Cora
Awards
- Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres: Alessandra de Rossi
2013 Golden Screen Awards
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Anita Linda
2013 1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards
- Best Picture for Drama
- Best Director: Emmanuel Quindo Palo
- Best Actress: Alessandra de Rossi
- Best Supporting Actress: Anita Linda
2012 17th International Film Festival of Kerala [1][2]
- The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film aka Suvarna Chakoram
2012 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival [3]
- Best Supporting Actress: Anita Linda