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LAGLAG


Maria wants to terminate her pregnancy. She imagines a world where Enteng is already a child, showing her inner conflict and guilt. Despite her fears, she goes to Manang Flor for help. In her mind, Enteng keeps playing and facing dangers, symbolizing her anxiety and the life she is about to end.

Maria talks to Manang Flor, who prepares herbal remedies and a ritual to cause a miscarriage. As Maria drinks the mixture, her imagined scenes of Enteng playing and falling off a steep slope turn tragic. In reality, the ritual leads to a miscarriage. Maria is left to deal with the emotional and physical consequences of her decision. The story ends with Maria mourning the loss of her unborn child, silently coping with the weight of her choice.

Statement

This film is a social impact project that explores the emotional, psychological, and social realities faced by women confronting unintended pregnancy and difficult reproductive choices. Through Maria's journey, the film sheds light on the fears, isolation, guilt, and uncertainty that often accompany decisions made under challenging circumstances.

The story aims to raise awareness about the lack of support, access to information, and safe healthcare options available to many women, particularly in marginalized communities where traditional practices may become the only perceived solution. By portraying Maria's internal struggle through the imagined presence of Enteng, the film humanizes an issue that is often reduced to political or moral debate.

Rather than providing simple answers, the film encourages empathy and dialogue about reproductive health, women's autonomy, mental well-being, and the lasting emotional consequences of life-altering decisions. It invites audiences to reflect on the social conditions that shape personal choices and the importance of compassion, understanding, and support for those facing them.

Through its sensitive and character-driven approach, the film seeks to foster awareness, reduce stigma, and create meaningful conversations about an issue that affects countless individuals and families around the world.

Cast and Crew

STARRING : Justine Carl A. Aquino, Hannah Bravo DIRECTOR: Gian Carlo Ducusin ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Alisa Mae A. Guiamoy SCREENWRITERS: Gian Carlo Ducusin, Jeff Matthew Salcedo DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Denzel Lance Dizon CAMERA OPERATORS: Juan Raphael Perez, Pierre Luigi Ducusin, Crisanto Farnacio Jr. EDITORS: Denzel Lance Dizon, Gian Carlo Ducusin SOUND RECORDIST: Crisanto Farnacio Jr., Juan Raphael Perez SOUND DESIGNER: Denzel Lance Dizon, Gian Carlo Ducusin MUSICAL SCORERS: Karl Draizen Angan-angan SCRIPT TRANSLATOR: Karl Angelo Sison, Jeff Matthew Salcedo PRODUCTION DESIGNERS: Nicole Ashley G. Balbalosa ,Rome Lehcar Dela Cruz Ronamae Bantola, Chloie Villaruz, Sheika Kris Caballar, Gem son Orbase, Patricia Ferrer, Sheannah Maurhaine Decano, John Matty Sarmiento PRODUCTION MANAGER: Jeff Matthew Salcedo

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