Saka-saka explained

Saka-saka
Director:	Toto Natividad
Screenplay:	Manuel Buising
Music:	Diwa de Leon
Cinematography:	Jessamy Leaño
Editing:	John Wong
Studio:	CineBro
Distributor:	Star Cinema
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Filipino

Saka-saka is a 2013 Filipino action film co-written and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco. It was one of the entries in the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival under the New Wave category.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Cast

• Ejay Falcon as Alex
  • BJ Forbes as Young Alex
• Joseph Marco as Abner
  • Nathaniel Britt as Young Abner
• Akiko Solon as Nadia
• Baron Geisler as Balneg
• Kathleen Hermosa as Alissa
• Perla Bautista as Minyang
• Toby Alejar as Gov. Lontilla
• Martin Imperial as Gov. Lontilla's Son
  • Gold Aceron as Young Gov. Lontilla's Son
• Mon Confiado as Guido
• Rey Solo as Turo
  • Troy De Guzman as Old Turo
• Richard Manabat as Gov. Fuentebella
• Jairus Aquino as Young Sakasaka
• Gigi Locsin as Mayor Miling Villena
• Teresita Gonzales as Carissa
• Gemma Masas as Kapanalig
• Dindo Gonzales as Spy
• Joseph Ison as Old Edring
• Jerome Ponce as Friend of Alex
• Marlo Mortel as Friend of Abner

Reception

Christine Denny of Philippine Entertainment Portal gave Saka-saka a positive review. She praised the clear portrayal of the characters played Ejay Falcon and Joseph Marco, as well as the clear view based on true events regarding political killings in the provinces. She also praised Falcon for performing his own stunts in his first action film, while noting that he needs more practice when it comes to physical fight scenes.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Joseph and his multi-colored dream. The Philippine Star. October 28, 2013. March 19, 2023.
2. Web site: Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco team up in family drama. ABS-CBN News. December 16, 2013. March 19, 2023.
3. Web site: Ejay follows the lead of his action idols. Lo. Ricky. The Philippine Star. December 19, 2013. March 19, 2023.
4. Web site: Baron Geisler plays his first father role in 'Saka-Saka'. Santos. Rhea. Push. December 19, 2013. March 19, 2023.
5. Web site: Ejay Falcon fulfills dream of becoming an action star in Saka Saka. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 23, 2013. March 19, 2023.
6. Web site: Saka Saka REVIEW: Land ownership in exchange for bloodshed. Denny. Christine. Philippine Entertainment Portal. December 21, 2013. March 19, 2023.