Tulad Ng Dati (film)
Encyclopedia
Tulad Ng Dati is an award-winning Filipino
independent film
released in 2006. Director Michael Sandejas, calls the film "an alternate reality
musical drama". The film's plot revolves around the Filipino rock band The Dawn
, and the film itself is part-documentary
, part-fiction; an inadvertent tribute to The Dawn founding member and guitarist Teddy Diaz, who was murdered in 1988, shortly after the band achieved commercial success.
The film's title is taken from the band's ninth studio album
, entitled Tulad Ng Dati, which was also released in 2006 but was not intended to serve as a soundtrack to the film.
's house is burglarized and he is knocked unconscious, waking up later suffering from amnesia
. All he can remember is that he is in his 20's, and that it is the peak of his band's success. Jett can't quite come to terms with his situation and he insists on living as his 1980's self.
for "Best Sound" (Ronald de Asis), "Best Actor" (Jett Pangan
), "Best Music" (The Dawn
, Francis Reyes
and Buddy Zabala
), "Best Supporting Actor" (Ping Medina) and "Best Supporting Actress" (Agot Isidro
) in 2007.
The film also competed in Korea's Pusan International Film Festival
, and was also included in the official selection of the Hawaii International Film Festival
.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
released in 2006. Director Michael Sandejas, calls the film "an alternate reality
Parallel universe (fiction)
A parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a "multiverse", although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality...
musical drama". The film's plot revolves around the Filipino rock band The Dawn
The Dawn (band)
The Dawn is a Filipino rock band which first achieved commercial success during the late 1980s in the Philippines. The band broke up in 1995 with lead vocalist Jett Pangan forming another band, the Jett Pangan Group. The Dawn reunited in late 1999...
, and the film itself is part-documentary
Documentary
A documentary is a creative work of non-fiction, including:* Documentary film, including television* Radio documentary* Documentary photographyRelated terms include:...
, part-fiction; an inadvertent tribute to The Dawn founding member and guitarist Teddy Diaz, who was murdered in 1988, shortly after the band achieved commercial success.
The film's title is taken from the band's ninth studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, entitled Tulad Ng Dati, which was also released in 2006 but was not intended to serve as a soundtrack to the film.
Plot
The Dawn achieves fame and success in the 1980s, but after the murder of founding member and guitarist Teddy Diaz and years of decline, the band is finding it hard to continue playing. Middle-aged vocalist Jett PanganJett Pangan
Jett Pangan is a Filipino singer and guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands The Dawn, formed in 1985 and still active to date, and the defunct Jett Pangan Group....
's house is burglarized and he is knocked unconscious, waking up later suffering from amnesia
Amnesia
Amnesia is a condition in which one's memory is lost. The causes of amnesia have traditionally been divided into categories. Memory appears to be stored in several parts of the limbic system of the brain, and any condition that interferes with the function of this system can cause amnesia...
. All he can remember is that he is in his 20's, and that it is the peak of his band's success. Jett can't quite come to terms with his situation and he insists on living as his 1980's self.
Cast
- Jett PanganJett PanganJett Pangan is a Filipino singer and guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands The Dawn, formed in 1985 and still active to date, and the defunct Jett Pangan Group....
as himself - JB LeonorJB LeonorJB Leonor, born Domingo Leonor III, is the drummer for the Filipino rock band The Dawn. Leonor formed the band along with guitarist Teddy Diaz in 1986.-References:...
as himself - Francis ReyesFrancis ReyesFrancis Florentino Saludo Reyes is a Filipino musician. He was the chief radio announcer and musical director for the rock station NU107.5 FM who uses the on-air stage name Francis Brew....
as himself - Buddy ZabalaBuddy ZabalaHector "Buddy" Avanceña Zabala is the bassist of Filipino new wave band The Dawn, indie band Cambio, and widely known as the bassist of the now disbanded alternative rock band, The Eraserheads.-Eraserheads bassist :...
as himself - Carlos BalcellsCarlos BalcellsCarlos Balcells, is a Filipino bass guitar player. Balcells is most notable for his work as bass guitarist for the rock band The Dawn. He joined the band during the late 1980s when their original bass player, Clay Luna, left for the United States. In 2003, Balcells was in turn replaced by Mon...
as himself - Ping Medina as Teddy Diaz
- Agot IsidroAgot IsidroAgot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Edwarta Fteha and Jose Isidro. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor's Degree in...
as Beth Pangan, Jett's wife - Mylene DizonMylene DizonMylene Lilibeth Dizon is a Filipina actress and model. She is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic, being an alumna of Batch 2...
as Katrina, Jett's ex-girlfriend - Zoe Sandejas as Erica Pangan, Jett's daughter
Cameo appearances
- Raimund MarasiganRaimund MarasiganRaimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan, or simply known as Raimund Marasigan, is a ballad musician and record producer in the Philippines. Oftentimes, his first name is misspelled as Raymond, Raymund, Raimond and other variants. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected...
of SandwichSandwich (band)Sandwich is a Filipino rock band that was formed in 1995 by Raimund Marasigan and Diego Castillo for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. Castillo recruited former band mates from The Aga Muhlach Experience Mike Dizon to play drums and Myrene Academia to handle bass... - Karl Roy of KapatidKapatid (band)-History:Kapatid is fronted by the iconic Karl Roy , he is also brother of Kevin Roy of Razorback. The band was originally made up of some of the industry's heavyweights: Nathan Azarcon on bass, J-Hoon Balbuena on drums, Ira Cruz on rhythm guitars and the late Chico Molina on lead guitars...
- ImagoImago (band)Imago is a Filipino pop rock band composed of Aia De Leon, Myrene "Maps" Academia , Tim Cacho and Zach Lucero known for songs such as Akap, Anino, Ewan, Taralets and Sundo.-History:...
- Stonefree, Ratbunitata, TroubleSpots and Juan Tamad
Competitions and awards
The film was a finalist in the full-length feature category of the 2006 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Tulad Ng Dati won Cinemalaya awards for "Best Editing" (Mikael Pestaño), "Best Film" and "Best Sound" (Ronald de Asis) in 2006, as well as Gawad Urian AwardsGawad Urian Awards
The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino and is currently regarded as the counterpart of the United States' New York Film Critics Circle....
for "Best Sound" (Ronald de Asis), "Best Actor" (Jett Pangan
Jett Pangan
Jett Pangan is a Filipino singer and guitarist best known for fronting the Filipino rock bands The Dawn, formed in 1985 and still active to date, and the defunct Jett Pangan Group....
), "Best Music" (The Dawn
The Dawn (band)
The Dawn is a Filipino rock band which first achieved commercial success during the late 1980s in the Philippines. The band broke up in 1995 with lead vocalist Jett Pangan forming another band, the Jett Pangan Group. The Dawn reunited in late 1999...
, Francis Reyes
Francis Reyes
Francis Florentino Saludo Reyes is a Filipino musician. He was the chief radio announcer and musical director for the rock station NU107.5 FM who uses the on-air stage name Francis Brew....
and Buddy Zabala
Buddy Zabala
Hector "Buddy" Avanceña Zabala is the bassist of Filipino new wave band The Dawn, indie band Cambio, and widely known as the bassist of the now disbanded alternative rock band, The Eraserheads.-Eraserheads bassist :...
), "Best Supporting Actor" (Ping Medina) and "Best Supporting Actress" (Agot Isidro
Agot Isidro
Agot Isidro is a recording artist, actress, host, and TV personality in the Philippines.Born as Maria Margarita Amada Fteha Isidro, she is the fourth of the six children of Edwarta Fteha and Jose Isidro. She graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor's Degree in...
) in 2007.
The film also competed in Korea's Pusan International Film Festival
Pusan International Film Festival
Busan International Film Festival , held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan , South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia...
, and was also included in the official selection of the Hawaii International Film Festival
Hawaii International Film Festival
The Hawaii International Film Festival is a film festival held in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It was started in 1981 by Jeannette Paulson Hereniko and has been held annually in the fall for two weeks...
.