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    The film follows two elderly characters, Lisang and Manolo, in purgatory as they reminisce about their past regrets and broken relationship. A major turning point occurs when they view their past through a television, clearing up questions and allowing them to reconnect. The theme is about second chances, as Lisang tries to fulfill a promise to wait for Manolo again. The film suggests humans are flawed but can redeem themselves, and it's never too late to accomplish goals, as seen through Lisang and Manolo's relationship in the afterlife. It depicts a merciful image of God who saves sinners and allows for inner peace.

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    The film follows two elderly characters, Lisang and Manolo, in purgatory as they reminisce about their past regrets and broken relationship. A major turning point occurs when they view their past through a television, clearing up questions and allowing them to reconnect. The theme is about second chances, as Lisang tries to fulfill a promise to wait for Manolo again. The film suggests humans are flawed but can redeem themselves, and it's never too late to accomplish goals, as seen through Lisang and Manolo's relationship in the afterlife. It depicts a merciful image of God who saves sinners and allows for inner peace.

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    The film follows two elderly characters, Lisang and Manolo, in purgatory as they reminisce about their past regrets and broken relationship. A major turning point occurs when they view their past through a television, clearing up questions and allowing them to reconnect. The theme is about second chances, as Lisang tries to fulfill a promise to wait for Manolo again. The film suggests humans are flawed but can redeem themselves, and it's never too late to accomplish goals, as seen through Lisang and Manolo's relationship in the afterlife. It depicts a merciful image of God who saves sinners and allows for inner peace.

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    1. How did the film make you feel? Explain.

    - I’m not into this kind of movie, however, having two celebrated actors of
    Philippine cinema in an indie film is quite a feat, and it should not be missed.
    I’m expecting a heavy drama, but it was not, it surprisingly light and funny. The
    use of purgatory or “The Middle” to achieve the depth story is very creative.
    Undoubtedly the acting of Eddie Garcia and Gina Parreno is impeccable. I
    enjoyed watching this film, though it has a simple story of fantasy, it was filled
    with truthful lessons of reality.

    2. What causes the major turning points in the narrative come?

    - The turning point in the movie is when the two main character traces their
    accounts back when they were alive through the television. It clears up many
    questions and regrets that they have in their relationship. This part also brought
    the characters closer to each other again.

    3. How would you describe the main characters? What are their goals? What
    problems do they face?

    - There are two main characters in the film. Lisang, the female protagonist played
    by Gina Parreno had a bad temper and intentionally creates havoc in “the
    Middle” to delay her way to heaven. Manolo, the male protagonist played by
    Eddie Garcia has a calm personality but blames Lisang for their obvious
    breakup. They are both are old people that reminiscing their regrets and broken
    promises for each other. They are both looking for a ways to have a proper
    closure and answer to their “what ifs”.

    4. What is the theme? Explain.

    - For me, the theme of the movie is ‘second chances”. In the movie, Lisang is
    trying to fulfil her promise to wait for Manolo again which she failed to do back
    when they are alive. Also, the two character share the same memory of their
    postponed love story and they are up to rekindled their relationship for the
    second time around.

    5. What is the view of reality? Is there any place for God or other spiritual dimension
    to life?
    - Yes, there is a place for God or other spiritual dimension to life. We believed
    that through God and spiritual dimension, we can connect with our deceased
    love ones, and they back to us. As the film progresses, it shows Manolo visiting
    his daughter who are still in the process of moving on for his sudden death.

    6. What does the film say about the nature of human beings?

    - The film discusses that human being are naturally flawed, we often do mistakes
    and bad decisions in life but there’s always a chance to keep up and make
    things right again.

    7. How is the image of God within human beings seen in this film?

    - For me, a righteous image of God is seen on this film. He is righteous in saving
    sinners, as well as merciful and compassionate.

    8. What do human beings need more in life? What do humans need in order to
    flourish?

    - For me, what human beings need more in life is peace of mind. The inner calm
    and peace is very important because if we have this in ourselves we can give
    and share more to others, we can love unconditionally, we worry less, we
    accept easily, you can be true to yourself, and you always see things positively.

    9. What good insights into life are there in the film?

    - We are not perfect, we all do at some point make mistakes and bad decisions
    in life. But we are always given a chance to redeem ourselves and make
    everything’s right.
    - It’s never too late. We can accomplish anything no matter what our age is as
    long as we have a willpower and willingness. Just like Manolo and Lisang who
    find their way to make things happen even in the afterlife.
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    Movie Review:

    HINTAYAN NG LANGIT
    (Heaven’s Waiting)

    Submitted by:
    Dayrit, Danielle Anthony
    AR31FA1

    Submitted to:
    Ms. Nelissa Natanauan

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