Inspired by a true event, Himpapawid (Manila Skies) tackles the astounding story of a lone deranged hijacker who is pushed to the edge as he struggles with the oppression of surviving in modern Philippine society. The film dwells on the common story of a desperate simple man from the countryside searching for a decent means of living in the big city, Manila. He keeps stumbling as he moves from one “station of the cross” to another. In dire straits, he later joins an amateur gang plotting a heist to get even with a corrupt employer. This ultimately goes wayward and ends in devastation. Further hounded by guilt that his father is helplessly ill in the province, he draws his last straw and plots the insane hijacking of a plane to finally take him to his ultimate destination – home or hell. Himpapawid (Manila Skies) is Raymond Red’s first major film in nine years since winning the Cannes Palme D’Or in 2000 for his short film Anino (Shadows).
Cast & Crew:
Director
Raymond Red
Producers
Raymond Red, David Hukom,
Roger Garcia, Butch Jimenez
Associate Producers
Jimmy Duavit, Oli Laperal / RS Video Prod.
Cinematographer
Raymond Red
Script
Raymond Red
Production Designer
Danny Red
Music
Diwa de Leon
Design Consultants
Cesar Hernando
Ronald Red
Editors
David Hukom, Jay Halili, Raymond Red
Cast
Raul Arellano, John Arcilla, Ronnie Lazaro, Soliman Cruz, Karlo Altomonte, Raul Morit, Sue Prado, Pen Medina, Nonie Buencamino, Archie Adamos, Nanding Josef, Lav Diaz, Tony Mabesa, Mon Confiado, Jess Evardone, Mike Lloren, Flor Salanga and Ronron Villar
Details:
Full length feature, running time 100 mins.
open for distribution/ pre-sales / promotions
Production date: September - October '08
Post-production: November '08 - August '09
Current partnerships:
PelikulaRed / Raymond Red - producer,director,writer,cinematographer
with Roger Garcia Pacific Film Partners HK/US co-producer
Dave Hukom / IGNITE Media digital post-production
Butch Jimenez / co-producer
associate producers - Jimmy Duavit Jr. / Filmex Inc. production facilities and studios
Oli Laperal / RSVideo Production RED One digital camera system
Technical Specs:
shot on 4k ultra high-definition digital video with the RED One system
post on 2k workflow, mastering and release on the DCI Digital Cinema Package standards, and on HDCAM SR, possible film recording on 35mm D.I. anamorphic release
