Despite being only a five-minute boat ride away from Cebu City, at the foot of the country’s record-breaking new expressway, Shell Island is an unfamiliar name to many Cebuanos today. “Dalangpanan” sheds light on the island, following a day in the life of one of its residents to uncover the stories and struggles of living on a forgotten, desolate land amidst progressive, bustling cities. Through the voices of the Shell locals, audiences learn why and how they ended up settling there, and what their future could possibly be. The documentary’s title, which literally translates to “refuge” in Cebuano, is a nod to what the island might mean to those living on it—a home, a source of hope, or even more.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Zhynnon Mantos (Director), Lara Batulan (Writer), Mila Lagahit (Writer), Bianca Cabrera (Writer), Zhynnon Mantos (Director of Photography), Gilliane Dayan (Production Design)
Country: Philippines
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Studio: Ugmad Productions
Runtime: 1:47:31 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Nov 15, 2024
IMDb: 10
