To welcome the new year with concern, coming-of-age films will be screened online on Wednesdays of January, hosted by The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.
Each 90-minute movie was meticulously selected to guide the audiences to identify their current status and acknowledge their various emotions, to move forward to attain a more fulfilling life.
The line-up is headlined by Saint Oniisan (Saint Young Men) (2012), a Japanese comedy by animator and director Noriko Takao. An adaptation of the hit manga series written and illustrated by Hikaru Nakamura, it follows roommates Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha as they explore and experience, appreciate and understand modern life while on vacation in Tokyo. It is on view today.
Hintayan ng Langit (Heaven’s Waiting) (2018) by Filipino cinematographer Dan Villegas introduces an overstaying soul in purgatory, who is set to cross over and give her space to her recently-deceased ex-boyfriend.
Starred by veteran and award-winning Gina Pareño and the late Eddie Garcia, the film unravels the pains and regrets of two reunited ex-lovers. It is slated on Jan. 19.
Ride Your Wave (2019), directed by Japanese screenwriter and animator Maasaki Yuasa, follows the heartfelt journey of the fearless surf-loving college student Hinako.
The romantic-drama delves on one’s inner purpose, justice and joy as she navigates her life after she tragically lost her boyfriend, the young firefighter Minato. It is set to be showcased on Jan. 26.
The free and public online screenings will be conducted via Zoom every 12:00 noon on the scheduled dates.
Interested participants may register through https://forms.gle/PWJF45YR6sBW7xra9. For more information, email mcad@benilde.edu.ph.
