Some keepsakes from the movie which will be screened again on September 19th 2009 at 11am at Dundas Square Cinema, Toronto International Film Festival
Deaf dancer and brand new actor Romalito Mallari who plays the male lead 'Kiko' in his first role.
He is/was wonderful.......and sooo gorgeous to watch. I loved him.
“DINIG SANA KITA”
IF I KNEW WHAT YOU SAID
Is a story of a Deaf Dancer (Romalito Mallari) and a Rock Musician (Zoe Sandejas) who cross paths at a Youth Camp that mixes Deaf and Hearing kids. Their encounter with each other gets off to a rocky start but soon these polar opposites find that they have more in common than the others including a love for music. As the story progresses, we leave the camp behind to focus on their individual lives and how their friendship helps them to cope.
Primarily a film about communication in relationships, IF I KNEW WHAT YOU SAID shows how the Filipino Deaf Culture exists in the world of the hearing. It showcases Deaf talents in acting and dancing. ROMALITO MALLARI is really Deaf and is the first Filipino Deaf Actor cast in a lead actor role.
CAST OF CHARACTERS :
ZOE SANDEJAS – Niña ROMALITO MALLARI - Kiko ROBERT SENA – Dr. Rafael Mendoza LORENZO MARA – Niña’s Dad MICA TORRE – Niña’s Mom
PRODUCTION STAFF :
Director – Mike Sandejas Producer – Mike Sandejas Screenplay – Mike Sandejas Cinematographer – Albert Banzon Production Designer – Roland Rubenecia Film Editor – Mik Pestano Music – Francis Brew Reyes Sound – Ronald de Asis and Mark Locsin
