Sakaling Hindi Makarating
Sakaling Hindi Makarating is a 2016 Philippine independent road drama film co-written, shot, co-produced, and directed by Ice Idanan in her directorial debut. The film stars Alessandra de Rossi, Teri Malvar, JC Santos, and Pepe Herrera. It is an official entry to the 2nd CineFilipino Film Festival, where it won seven awards including Best Picture and Best Director.
The film had its theatrical release in the Philippines on February 1, 2017.
Plot
Cielo, a 27-year-old workaholic is laid-off from work with a big severance check. She is then forced to move into a smaller place, an apartment that she bought with her ex-fiance. With nothing to do but to nurse a broken heart, she feels like her life is beginning to take a turn for the worse.One day, an anonymous postcard arrives. These postcards arrive from different places, and attached to them are different artworks, made and written by the same hand. She grows fond of these letters and feels a sense of intimacy with the author.
With the help of the anonymous postcards and her new neighbor, Paul, she finally decides to go on a trip using the postcards as a guide, rediscovering not only her country but also herself. Lessons are learned and friendships are made as the story of Cielo and the anonymous writer unfolds.
Cast
- Alessandra de Rossi as Cielo
- Pepe Herrera as Paul
- Hiraya Plata as Aisha
- JC Santos as Manuel
- Karen delos Reyes as Gina, Manuel's sister
- Marius Talampas as Norms
- Gabriela Sebastian as Sarah
- Jay Gonzaga as Mark
- Therese Malvar as Sol
- Elijah Canlas as Benjie
- Lesley Lina as Camila
- Irma Adlawan as Cielo's mother