Cinemalaya 2008 Entries | GOD ONLY KNOWS

In a dirty, decaying slum in the Philippines, single mother Maria (Angel Aquino) is torn between her love for her 10-year-old son Santiago (Robbie Felongco) and providing a better life for him. In order to give Santiago a chance to have a decent home and a good education, she decides to send him away for adoption. But what starts out as an innocent journey to the market quickly turns into a devastating loss for both mother and son. The short film stars Angel Aquino who has gained critical praise for her performance in Donsol by Adolf Alix. Radio personality Bon Vibar also shows his acting skills in God Only Knows.

Mark Reyes emerged in the independent film scene with his 2006 coming-of-age story, Last Full Show. Premiering at the Clermont Ferrand International Film Festival, Last Full Show’s unique vision has brought Mark critical acclaim at over 50 film festivals
around the globe.

God Only Knows is Mark’s second short film that is enjoying a successful run across North America and Europe. Mark is very proud that his second effort is finally coming home to Manila.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2008/07/03/2008-cinemalaya-film-festival-short-film-entries/