Film Title: Dinig Sana Kita (If I Knew What You Said)
Synopsis:
The film is a love story between a Deaf boy who loves to dance and a troubled rocker girl who abuses her hearing. One lives in the world of solitude and silence, the other in noise and fear. Crossing paths in a Baguio camp that mixes Deaf and hearing kids, both find that they have more in common with each other including a love for music.
DINIG SANA KITA is the first Filipino film to have a Deaf Actor in a Lead role. Romalito Mallari is a Deaf performer that has played several stage productions as actor and/or dancer. It also features several Deaf actors in the cast and ensemble.
Cast & Crew:
Director/Writer/Producer: Mike Sandejas Associate Director: Arman Reyes Director of Photography: Albert Banzon Line Producers: May Genato-Sandejas, Rolly Palmes Production Designer: Roland Rubenecia Costume Designer: Nina Sandejas Production Managers: Robin Palmes (Manila), Violeta Miranda (Baguio) Gaffer: Gabriel “Japz” Bagnas Editor: Mik Pestano Sound Supervision: Ronald de Asis Field Sound Recorder: Mark Locsin Music: Francisbrew Reyes Deaf Drama Coach: Jayjay Sunico Featuring Deaf actors: CJ Patriarca, Bronson Escaderon, Jayjay Sunico, the dancers from Dulaang Tahimik ng Pilipinas and DLSU-CSB Silent Steps Deaf dance group Featuring Rock Musicians: Marc Lopez, Jim Joseph “JJ” Lacson, Wilf Trinidad and a special appearance by SUGARFREE
Cast:
Zoe Sandejas, Romalito Mallari, Robert Seña, Lorenzo Mara, Mica Torre, Adrianna Agcaoili, Cherrie Velarde-Mactal