The Leaving (film)
| The Leaving | |
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| Filipino | Paglisan |
| Directed by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Screenplay by | Carl Joseph Papa Aica Ganhinhin |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Rap Ramirez Manuel Abanto |
| Edited by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Music by | Teresa Barrozo Jess Carlos |
| Animation by | Matthew Ericson Echague |
| Color process | Color |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Paglisan (lit. 'The Leaving') is a 2018 Philippine adult animated musical comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Carl Joseph Papa.
Premise
The film revolves around the relationship struggle of a middle-aged couple as the man develops dementia.[1][2]
Cast
- Ian Veneracion as Crisanto "Cris", the husband of Dolores who is a composer and singer who develops dementia[3]
- Eula Valdez as Dolores "Oreng", the wife of Cris and a former theater actress
- Khalil Ramos as Christian "Ian", the only son of Cris and Oreng based in Singapore. He remains in contact with his parents through video calling[4]
- Junjun Quintana as Paul,[3] Christian's live-in partner[4]
- Carl Joseph Papa as Cris' doctor.[3]
Production
The voice lines and musical scenes for Paglisan were recorded first before the visuals were made in post-production.[4] It utilizes rotoscoping and mix of traditional animation between watercolor painting and sketchbook.[5]
Release
Paglisan was screened in the Philippines as an entry of the 14th Cinema One Originals which began on October 12, 2018.[6][7]
Reception
Reviewers praised the performances of the film's voice actors their dialogue and musical performances.[8][9] The execution of the original compositions, including a rendition of "I Can" from 1996 film Do Re Mi also received positive reception.[8]
The film's 2D animation, which uses pastel watercolor, was described as "patchy".[10] Human figures and background items were drawn roughly, as colors were not within the drawing lines, would lag behind figures that move in slow motion, and are not opaque, a review in ABS-CBN News describes. The review notes that the animation style seems rushed by the deadline, but allows the possibility that it may have been intentional to contrast with the detailed artwork and coloration in the final act.[8] Nylon Manila's Elyse Ilagan, by noting that the characters are drawn as outlines to indicate "that they are losing themselves" and that the background changes to reflect the characters' mental state, argues that the artstyle was deliberate. Ilagan praises the animation, which they describe as a mix of sketchbook and watercolor paint, for effectively communicating the characters' conflicts despite the production's simple budget.[9]
Reviewers noticed the change of the film's aspect ratio to widescreen, from the 4:5 aspect ratio throughout the film, during a transition to a monochrome dance scene.[11][12]
Nylon Manila's Elyse Ilagan commended the film's discussion on mental health by incorporating mental problems "to feel personal rather than stereotypical" and not only as a narrative device.[9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 15th Cinema One Originals | October 21, 2018 | Best Picture | Paglisan | Won | [13][14] |
| Best Screenplay | Carl Joseph Papa Aica Ganhinhin |
Won | |||
| Best Sound | Jess Carlos | Won | |||
| Best Music | Teresa Barrozo | Won | |||
| 2019 Gawad Urian Awards | June 18, 2019 | Best Director | Carl Joseph Papa | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Music | Teresa Barrozo | Nominated | |||
| 2019 FAMAS Awards | April 28, 2019 | Best Song | "Buhay Teatro" | Won | [16] |
| Best Song | "Ikaw" | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ "Paglisan (The Leaving)". San Diego Filipino Film Festival 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Cagape, Toff (September 19, 2018). "Ian Veneracion and Eula Valdez land roles as voice actors on animated movie 'Paglisan". Cinema One. Creative Programs Inc. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hawson, Fred (October 15, 2018). "C1 Originals review: 'Manang Biring' director returns with new animated film". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Cagape, Toff (September 27, 2018). "Khalil Ramos becomes a voice actor for the first time in animated movie 'Paglisan'". Cinema One. Creative Programs, Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Bautista, Rafael (June 1, 2021). "8 Underrated Filipino Animated Movies and TV Shows". Nylon Manila. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Lim, Aubrey Shane (August 14, 2023). "List: 5 Pinoy films and series that prove animation is not just for children". Philstar Life. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn; Navaro, Mell (October 13, 2018). "PEP Guide to Cinema One Originals 2018". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c "C1 Originals review: 'Manang Biring' director returns with new animated film". ABS-CBN. October 15, 2018.
- ^ a b c Ilagan, Elyse (October 28, 2020). "How Paglisan Delivered A Unique Experience From Philippine Animation". Nylon Manila. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Medel, Fidel Antonio (December 24, 2018). "12 Filipino Movies You Shouldn't Have Missed in 2018". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Miguel, Patrick V. (September 18, 2020). "Paglisan: In Sickness and In Health". The Flame. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ Cupin, Bea (October 21, 2018). "Movie reviews: All 9 films in the 2018 Cinema One Originals Festival". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Paglisan, Never Tear Us Apart take top prizes at CinemaOne Originals". BusinessWorld. October 23, 2018.
- ^ Aguilar, Krissy (October 21, 2018). "'Paglisan,' 'Never Tear Us Apart' win big at Cinema One Originals 2018". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- ^ "Full List: Winners, Gawad Urian 2019". Rappler. June 18, 2019.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards". Rappler. June 18, 2019.
External links
- The Leaving at IMDb