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THE EXTRAORDINARY MOVIE THAT IS WORTH TO WATCH.

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Directed By: Maryo J. De los Reyes
Written By: Michiko Yamamoto
Produced By: Violeta C. Sevilla

Release Date: January 29, 2003
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog, Filipino

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                                                   CAST

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                                                   CAST

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Magnifico - Jiro Manio
Helen - Isabella de Leon
Lola Magda - Gloria Romero
Gerry - Albert Martinez
Edna - Lorna Tolentino
Domeng - Mark Gil
Miong - Danilo Barrios
Ka Doring - Celia Rodriguez
Tessie - Amy Austria
Cristy - Cherry Pie Picache
Isang - Girlie Sevilla
Pracing - Susan Africa
Ka Romy - Tonton Gutierrez
Carlo - Joseph Roble
Ria - Dindin Llarena
Ria's Father - Jon Romano
Foreman - Dido de la Paz
Allyson VII Gonzales as Makoy
David Granado as Tessie's Husband
Scarlet as Teacher
Jojo Vinzon as Gay Friend
Dan De Guzman II as Teacher
Romy Guiwa as Friend
Boy Gomez as Friend
Arnold as Friend
Cheenee as Friend
Wendy Laguidao Hunter as Friend
Brilla Graza as Friend
Rosel De Ramos as Pawnshop Teller

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                                                 AWARDS 

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                                                 AWARDS 

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Berlin International Film Festival (2004)
Best Feature Film
Gawad Urian Awards (2004)
Best Picture
FAMAS Awards (2004)
Best Picture
FAP Awards, Philippines (2004)
Best Picture
Golden Screen Awards, Philippines (2004)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Gawad Urian Awards (2011)
Best Film of the Decade

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                                                THE STORY 

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                                                THE STORY 

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Magnifico or also known as Ikoy is a child from a poor family. His father Gerry do odd jobs, his Older brother Miong has lost his academic scholarship, and his mother Edna spent her days both caring for her young daughter Helen who suffers from cerebral palsy and for her aging mother-in-law (Magda) who lives upstairs in the family home and has diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

The family fears that they can't give Magda a proper burial that's why  Ikoy save money and started preparing his grandmother's funeral, he prepares a gown and painted the coffin. He asked Ka doring, (who runs the mortuary) how much is for one land and she would always chase them away. but she eventually became fond of him especially when he gave her a bottle to cure her throat.

One day his grandma passed out and they needed money to buy her a medicine, since they are poor Magnifico used his savings that is supposed to go to the wheelchair to buy a medicine. In the last day of the fair. Magnifico carried his sister on his back while she said her first word that touched his and his family’s heart. His neighbors were touched and they offered Magnifico anything they can help. That night was fun for Magnifico and his sister. After that day Magnifico was invited by Domeng to meet him where he work at. Magnifico saw that Domeng was about to be ran over by a van so he tried to call him out and run towards him, unfortunately it was Magnifico who was ran over by a van and he died after that. The coffin he prepared for his grandmother was used for him. His family and the whole neighborhood was devastated and mourned over Magnifico’s death, even Ka doring who would always chase them away is devastated and found her throat healed by Magnifico’s medicine. Everything turned out well in the family since they started being close to each other.

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                     THE GOOD AND BAD ASPECT OF THE MOVIE

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                     THE GOOD AND BAD ASPECT OF THE MOVIE

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Good Aspects:

Magnifico's actions show humanity, he always helps his family members and others regardless of how hard their circumstances were.

All of the characters are great in their roles.

Bad Aspects:

This movie shows how mental health and disability are treated in the country and it seems that they do not value it as much as they value physical health.

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                                       FINAL THOUGHTS

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                                       FINAL THOUGHTS

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We will rate this movie as 5 out of 5 stars because the movie was amazing, and We rarely get to see a Filipino film with a great cast, superb acting, great storyline, and positive message.

Our final thought for this movie is truly inspirational. Because while most of us around the world complain about not having the best of everything, Magnifico and his family is grateful for the simplest life they have. This movie will show how lucky you really are.  And if the movie is to be compared with international movies,  the Magnifico is extraordinary and we hope that they can make more Filipino movies that has a great story line like this.