Sana Dati

2013 Philippine romantic drama film

Sana Dati

Theatrical release poster

English| If Only
Directed by| Jerrold Tarog
Written by| Ramon Ukit[a]
Produced by|

* Jose Mari Abacan
* Daphne Chiu
* Jerrold Tarog

Starring|

* Paulo Avelino
* Lovi Poe
* TJ Trinidad
* Benjamin Alves

Cinematography| Mackie Galvez
Edited by| Pats R. Ranyo[a]
Music by| Jerrold Tarog

Production
company

Metric Films

Distributed by| GMA Films[1]

Release dates

* July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) (Cinemalaya)
* September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25) (Philippines)

Running time

| 100 minutes
Country| Philippines
Language| Filipino

Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog.[a] The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009).[2][3][4][5]

It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account.[6]

## Synopsis[edit]

The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.[7][8]

## Cast[edit]

* Lovi Poe as Andrea Gonzaga
* Paulo Avelino as Dennis Cesario
* TJ Trinidad as Robert Naval
* Benjamin Alves as Andrew Cesario
* Chinggoy Alonzo as Eugene Naval
* Carla Martinez as Vivian Gonzaga
* Liesl Batucan as Baby Gonzaga
* Ria Garcia as Jamie Gonzaga
* Nico Antonio as John
* Gee Canlas as Loiza
* Nonie Buencamino as Judge Batac
* Menggie Cobarrubias as Pastor
* Cai Cortez as Jean
* Bong Cabrera as Joel
* Jess Evardone as Bong
* Gaby dela Merced as Ria
* Mihk Vergara as Fritz

## Awards[edit]

Year  | Awards  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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2013  | Cinemalaya 2013 | Best Film  | Sana Dati  | Won  | [1]
Best Director  | Jerrold Tarog | Won
Best Sound  | Roger "TJ" Ladro  | Won
Best Original Music Score  | Jerrold Tarog  | Won
Best Editing  | Pats R. Ranyo  | Won
Best Production Design  | Ericson Navarro  | Won
Best Cinematography  | Mackie Galvez  | Won
Best Supporting Actor  | TJ Trinidad | Won

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ a b c Jerrold Tarog is credited as screenwriter under the pseudonym Ramon Ukit, and as editor under Pats R. Ranyo.

## See also[edit]

* Jerrold Tarog
* Confessional (film)
* Mangatyanan
* Senior Year (2010 film)
* Cinema of the Philippines

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times. September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
2. ^ Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
3. ^ Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
4. ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
5. ^ Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
6. ^ "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
7. ^ Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
8. ^ Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.

## External links[edit]

* Official Website
* Sana Dati at IMDb

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Films directed by Jerrold Tarog

2000s|

* Carpool (2006)
* Confessional (2007)
* Astig (2007)
* Mangatyanan (2009)

2010s|

* Senior Year (2010)
* Faculty (2010)
* Shake, Rattle and Roll 12 (2010)
* Aswang (2011)
* Shake, Rattle & Roll 13 (2011)
* Agusan Marsh Diaries (2011)
* Eksena sa Gubat (2012)
* Sun Dance (2012)
* Sana Dati (2013)
* Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014)
* Heneral Luna (2015)
* Bliss (2017)
* Goyo: The Boy General (2018)

2020s|

* Shake, Rattle & Roll Extreme (2023)
* Darna (TBA)

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