Dina Bonnevie and Edu Manzano don period costumes as they lead the stellar lineup of stars in “Tatarin.” Other members of the cast are Raymond Bagatsing, Carlos Morales, Patricia Javier, Daniel Fernando and Rica Peralejo, with the special participation of Tony Amador and Chin-Chin Gutierrez.
“Tatarin” uses the backdrop of the American occupation, the period where the picturesque “Tatarin” ritual awakens the goddesses in the quiet, passive spirits of a mistress of a mansion, Lupe (Dina) and her maid Amada (Rica). Drawn to worship of a centuries-old Balete tree, Lupe and Amada are caught in a trance that liberates them from all their inhibitions.
“Through ceaseless chanting, Lupe and Amada empower the weakest of their sensibilities,” Tikoy explains. “And by some form of erotic pagan dance, they rouse to frenzy the most savage of their desires that from long ago, had been shackled to frigidity by men who dominate their world.”
Both Tikoy and Ricky consider “Tatarin” their most important project to date.
“It is an honor for us to bring to the big screen the work of Nick Joaquin,” Tikoy says.
The director’s film credits include “Boatman,” “Segurista,” “Rizal sa Dapitan,” and “Biyaheng Langit.”
Tikoy is also at the helm of the upcoming Cinemanila Film Festival, to be held next month.
Ricky, meanwhile, wrote the screenplay for memorable films like “Himala,” “Brutal,” “Salome” and “Karnal” among many others.
About Guillermo Gomez Rivera
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