ILIW(Nostalgia) is about two couples from different race who fall in love. The story happens in Ilocos and it showcase the very beautiful places, culture and heritages of Ilocos. I really like to go there. I want to try to make a clay pot and weave.
Analyzing the movie, I hope that they will take my criticism as an opportunity for improvement, the level of satisfaction that I am expecting for an Indie movie is not reached. The're some issues with the casting. The way Hiroyuki Takashima bow in the movie was awkward. Audience inside the cinema was laughing every time that he bows. I was disappointed with the acting of Alex Medina especially on his death scene. My friend who happens to be an Ilokano stated that it's not acting for a movie, but he is delivering a monologue. I wish Santiago's role was given to Ron Morales who's been showing a strong acting in the movie.
I also want to commend Irma Adlawan who had been very good actress in the movie. I liked the way she portrayed as mother of Fidela.
