A whimsical comedy about three women who cry at funerals, professionally.A whimsical comedy about three women who cry at funerals, professionally.A whimsical comedy about three women who cry at funerals, professionally.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 17 nominations
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Randolf Stamatelaky
- Jorge
- (as Randolf Stamalaky)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaWas submitted by the Philippines as its official entry to the Academy Awards Foreign Language Film category in 2005.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 30th Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines 2004 Awards Night (2004)
- SoundtracksRainbow
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simple yet spunky
Although it's not a masterpiece of any sort, "Crying Ladies" deserves the Metro Manila Film Festival award for Best Picture, as compared to its fellow nominees. It had a simple plot, there were a few actors, there was not much distractions, editing was well done, the music was not overused, and the cinematography was impressive.
The plot revolves around three characters, one funeral, and a string of realizations. Sharon Cuneta did well as the main character, Angel Aquino did fine as well. However notable are Hilda Koronel and Eric Quizon, who also won acting awards in the MMFF. Hilda Koronel, especially, did a fantastic job, and she her character was solid, and witty. Eric Quizon had a grayer area in his character, but he had some moments where his character got separated and distinguished from his usual roles.
Editing was good, while cinematography was impressive. Philippine cinema has never been this good.
The soundtrack is good, and spunky, especially "Magbago Ka."
Not a masterpiece and not exactly an art film, if you're watching MMFF films, this should be on top of your list. This film is witty, spunky, and yet not at all preachy; a good, light-hearted movie. 9/10
The plot revolves around three characters, one funeral, and a string of realizations. Sharon Cuneta did well as the main character, Angel Aquino did fine as well. However notable are Hilda Koronel and Eric Quizon, who also won acting awards in the MMFF. Hilda Koronel, especially, did a fantastic job, and she her character was solid, and witty. Eric Quizon had a grayer area in his character, but he had some moments where his character got separated and distinguished from his usual roles.
Editing was good, while cinematography was impressive. Philippine cinema has never been this good.
The soundtrack is good, and spunky, especially "Magbago Ka."
Not a masterpiece and not exactly an art film, if you're watching MMFF films, this should be on top of your list. This film is witty, spunky, and yet not at all preachy; a good, light-hearted movie. 9/10
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $132,920
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $65,664
- Feb 22, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $132,920
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
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