Saturday, February 7, 2009

Sagwan: The awakening of the flesh


Although the capacity of the theater is only 800, more than a thousand flocked to Cine Adarna in UP Campus last February 4, 2009 to watch the most daring and controversial films “Sagwan”.





An 18-year old sex virgin boatman, Alfred (Ryan Dungo), shares his journey to discovering life's pleasures as he battles his fears and hangups.



SAGWAN explores the emotions of Alfred as he reluctantly gives in to the awakening of the flesh that his peers indulge with wild abandon.The smooth-running river of his romantic relationship with his mute girlfriend Cecilia makes a turbulent turn as his discovery of his family's dark secrets awakens him from his innocent beginnings.One unexpected chance makes him realize that ultimate pleasure lies beyond who you are and who you're with.