- Liway opened in theaters nationwide Wednesday.
- It remains the highest grossing movie in Cinemalaya history.
- The movie is based on director Kip Oebanda’s experiences growing up as a child inside a prison camp with his parents.
Liway is Cinemalaya’s all-time highest grossing film which stars Glaiza de Castro, Dominic Roco and Kenken Nuyad. It is based on director Kip Oebanda‘s experiences growing up inside the prison camp where his parents were detained.
The screenplay is written by Direk Kip and Zig Dulay, produced by VY/AC Productions and Exquisite Aspect Ventures.
Direk Kip’s childhood.
In his director’s notes, Direk Kip wrote how he grew up in such a place.
“My childhood memories were full of laughter and love coupled with the daily routines of prison life. Within the barbed wired walls and the cramped small room, I learned to read, write and speak.”
The young Kip was thrown in a place unfit for a child. He, however, learned how to cope.
“My parents, to the best of their ability, tried to keep me healthy and happy. By all accounts and in the small flashes of my memory, it was a happy childhood.”
The movie showed the unique relationship between mother-and-child, struggling to fight for freedom during Martial Law.
“Beyond a deeply personal story of people who refuse to remain as victims, it brings the audience to the emotional journey and sacrifices that freedom requires.”
Glaiza motivates.
As the lead actress portraying Inday/Kumander Liway, Glaiza aimed to motivate the youth to examine the Martial Law period.
“Magiging kahalo na ng mga gagawin natin sa hinaharap… Magiging inspirasyon… ugat ng diskusyon.”
Liway turned out to be the Martial Law film of this generation which truly resonates with the people. It opened in theaters nationwide on October 10, Wednesday. Interested parties may organize block screenings; for more information, please visit Liway Facebook Page.
