The film starts at the beginning of the School Year 2004 – 2005, Fidel's first year in college. Like any school, the first day is dedicated to getting to know the professor and the students. In one class, it was Fidel's turn to do so. To help him speak and cover the fact that he has speech defect, he prepared a couple of cue cards. But as soon as he was asked about his interests and hobbies, Fidel was caught off guard revealing his secret.
Though that incident led to students making fun of him, that encounter also led to his inspiration. The professor who asked about Fidel's interests and hobbies happens to be the Faculty Adviser of The Seedling, the school's publication. She asked if he could submit a poem about anything that inspires him.
"Anything that inspires you."
He tries to write but was unsuccessful. When Freshie's Night came, he met Stella, the person who showed him kindness and the inspiration behind his first poem.
As he gets closer and their friendship deepens, he soon writes more and more poems with her in mind.
What I like about 100 Tula Para Kay Stella is their take on both sides of college life and life in general. It is, after all, the time where a person discovers and understands himself.
Take Fidel, for instance. Though Stella never left his mind, he continued life in school and experienced the "college life". Stella, on the other hand, was blinded by her dream. She kept looking straight ignoring the signs making her loose sight of what's important. But in the end, both characters acknowledged the emotions and mistakes they committed helping them accept everything that happened.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella successfully delivered each characters' journey. Though there were some sudden shifts in the film's tone, I didn't mind it at all because that's how life truly is. One day, you're happy. The next, you're angry at everyone and life starts to loose meaning.
Another thing I like is the non-stop nostalgia. I wasn't in college yet but I do remember that 2004 was indeed a good year for Pinoy Rock Bands and Nokia phones. I believe it's the perfect setting for 100 Tula Para Kay Stella.
Though that incident led to students making fun of him, that encounter also led to his inspiration. The professor who asked about Fidel's interests and hobbies happens to be the Faculty Adviser of The Seedling, the school's publication. She asked if he could submit a poem about anything that inspires him.
"Anything that inspires you."
He tries to write but was unsuccessful. When Freshie's Night came, he met Stella, the person who showed him kindness and the inspiration behind his first poem.
As he gets closer and their friendship deepens, he soon writes more and more poems with her in mind.
What I like about 100 Tula Para Kay Stella is their take on both sides of college life and life in general. It is, after all, the time where a person discovers and understands himself.
Take Fidel, for instance. Though Stella never left his mind, he continued life in school and experienced the "college life". Stella, on the other hand, was blinded by her dream. She kept looking straight ignoring the signs making her loose sight of what's important. But in the end, both characters acknowledged the emotions and mistakes they committed helping them accept everything that happened.
100 Tula Para Kay Stella successfully delivered each characters' journey. Though there were some sudden shifts in the film's tone, I didn't mind it at all because that's how life truly is. One day, you're happy. The next, you're angry at everyone and life starts to loose meaning.
Another thing I like is the non-stop nostalgia. I wasn't in college yet but I do remember that 2004 was indeed a good year for Pinoy Rock Bands and Nokia phones. I believe it's the perfect setting for 100 Tula Para Kay Stella.