Emman Mariano BISTEK (2019) by Maureen Sicat

GUIDE QUESTIONS

mdlsicat — 2022-07-08 00:53:54 UTC

1. Who among the characters in the film did you most relate with? Why?
2. What is your most valuable takeaway from the film?

Anzel

2022-07-08 01:25:56 UTC

Sometimes life doesn’t goes your way it may be smooth sometimes but most of the times it’s a road full of thorns and I can relate to that, that sometimes no one acknowledges the effort we put ourselves into but secretly there is always atleast one who sees our hard work from start to finish and sometimes that singularity may mean a world to us.

Sometimes in life we need to take a break and stop looking for something with uncertainty because sometimes the things that we are looking for is already within our sights

Jonas Lontok 11-EXC

2022-07-08 01:26:56 UTC

1. I have related myself mostly with the main character since despite the hardships and struggles life has thrown at him, he still stands and takes it all even though he is already in so much pain.

2. Passion may not pay, but it goes a very long way.

2022-07-08 01:27:06 UTC

1. I related most the main character because none of his problems were resolved (dejok)

2. A takeaway I got from was that we should spend more time with our loved ones whenever we can because the time we have with the is fleeting

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2022-07-08 01:27:32 UTC

I relate to the main character maybe because I can understand his struggles. I think he's relatable because there are times where I didn't spend as much time with my mother and this made me realize that I shouldn't waste my time and show them that I truly care for them. I can also relate on how he's feeling stressed because of his job and debts, causing him to not take care of himself.

I learned that you shouldn't forget what your parents teach you. It's also good to remember that you should take care of yourself and relax from time to time. Appreciate what you have before it's too late. Always show them that you love them.

12 - EXC

2022-07-08 01:27:51 UTC

1.) Marko, in a sense that artists these days can't earn a stable income because their work is subjective and subjectivity can cause the outcome of the work being able to sell/profit or not.

2.) focus on your family, money can't buy them back.

2022-07-08 01:28:12 UTC

1. As the main character, Marko's struggle to live a life without his mother is relatable. Having to cope with the grief of losing a loved one amongst the other things on your life (work, social life, etc) can be very difficult.

2. Sometimes we tend to take the things right in front of us for granted and fail to realize its value until it's gone. We have to remember to appreciate the things and people with us before its too late.

2022-07-08 01:28:19 UTC

1. I relate to Marco. In some parts of the film, we saw that Marco neglected his mother due to his work. Sometimes I neglect my family and friends because of school and I end up having a lot of regrets.

2. I guess the most valuable takeaway for me is that we should appreciate those who continuously supports and helps us in life. Especially since we never know when and how long they'll be with us.

2022-07-08 01:28:21 UTC

1. The common ground between the main character and me is that we have a deadline to finish something from someone's order. Also, we both need our parents or someone to soothe the heart which was exhausted by society.

2. The most valuable takeaway was that the parents are being a cane for us to stand properly. But in the film, the character lost his mother so it was hard to stand again without his mother.

2022-07-08 01:28:46 UTC

1. For me, it is the main character, because in the film he showed his love for her mother in the story, and I can relate to it because I also cherish my family.

2. My takeaway in this short film is that we need to appreciate our parents more for everything that they have done for us.

Leah

2022-07-08 01:28:55 UTC

1. Although I haven't lost any close family members yet, I do relate to having pressure from the outside to finish my works. But I know it would be harder with the burden of losing a loved one.

2. We should appreciate our loved ones as much as we can. Also, sometimes, it's best to have some new beginnings. And treasure the memories you have of others.

11 - RES

2022-07-08 01:29:37 UTC

1. The main character of the film because my life will be sideways if my mom is gone in this world.

2. Prioritize taking care of yourself and always find positive in life even it is full of negativity

Ian Marco A. Rante

2022-07-08 01:29:53 UTC

1.) For me is the main protagonist, Marko, because it feels really relate to me when someone you loss, you finding yourself where do you go, and the important things is to believe from everything you love and must go forward, not giving up.
2.) Love and believe is really important things that the film has a great message that I been understand.

Yuan Mico A. Rante

2022-07-08 01:29:55 UTC

1.) I think Marko is being relate to me, because everyday life always hard us to challenge and sometimes people have a different viewpoint on you which depend what they saw you. To me, people hadn't changed but we may changed the world some day if you willing embrace the freedom of the individual that inspired to be a better place.

2.) Hard work cannot value on your family side.

ehe

2022-07-08 01:29:58 UTC

1. Marko; I tend to neglect my needs as well as the people around me.

2. Time is our enemy. Make the best out of it unless u want to live with regret.

ANSWER

2022-07-08 01:30:09 UTC

1. Marco, the main character because he's good at tolerating things that some people can't. Like tolerating someone who is rude to you and don't see you as any value.

2. Cherish every moment that you have with your family. Because you'll never know how much time they have left in their lives.

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francomiguelandrade — 2022-07-08 01:30:18 UTC

The film is one of the type that makes you realize how special you are compared to some. It makes you feel grateful for what you have, despite the lackings and problems you face, you still have the someone to come home to, someone to make you feel loved.

Sometimes we realize how lucky we are to have something, when that something is gone, forever. You can't redo life, once you lose something, you can't get it back the way it used to be.

2022-07-08 01:30:22 UTC

1. The guy because we also may encounter this event.

2. Despite our hardest efforts to achieve something, they may or may not be acknowledged or appreciated because of people putting us down. We should always be with our loved ones, to be open to them for them to help us and keep us up in times when we are down

2022-07-08 01:30:25 UTC

1. I think I can relate with the main character and my struggles might not be the same as his but there are times when people do not understand some things in my life.

2. Don't pull yourself down just because others are unsatisfied with you. You know your worth more than anyone.

2022-07-08 01:30:57 UTC

I can relate to Marko in a way that as a person, I also have a lot of regrets in life. Wishing I cherished the moments with someone dear to me because I thought they're gonna be with me forever.

"Bistek" is the symbol his mother's love because it is Marko's favorite. The movie tells us to cherish our loved ones while they are still with us because we can never be sure of what the future holds.

2022-07-08 01:31:26 UTC

We spend a lot of our time trying to do things to impress people and to try get their validation. I think it's important for us to credit ourselves for the things we worked hard on. Yes, it is awarding to get peoples validation but if your work doesn't make you happy, or the work you did for validation doesn't make you happy, then it doesn't matter.

Like stated, I think it's good to prioritize yourself and put your passion into something that makes you happy. Another important thing is that if you do not feel respected or welcomed in your own workspace, its best to leave. It's best to leave toxic environments so you could thrive on your own and do what makes you feel happy and contented.

2022-07-08 01:31:27 UTC

1. I felt Marko's weariness for life in this film. He can't find the inspiration that his boss wants him to write because that is not his style of writing - he writes from his heart and not just writing for financial reasons. I also felt the pain of not being understood, and the loneliness you feel when you see that those who supported you in the past are gone now. The disappointment is painful.

2. With this film, I have reminded myself to not continue working in a company like the one in this film in the future, so I can protect my artistic freedom.

2022-07-08 01:32:30 UTC

1. There isn't a particular character in the story I can relate to as the story seems too personal for me to relate to, but I can still see and feel the struggles of this character and reflect upon his actions.

2. Many actions in your life require sacrifice. Having a good grade or trying to achieve large amounts of financial success may require time that could have been used with your friends and family. Only through balance and understanding what you love more in your life will you be able to live a life you won't regret.

Isaiah D.C. Reyes

2022-07-08 01:32:59 UTC

1. I kind of relate to the main character in the film. A lot of things have changed a lot lately where of course it's my last day here, my brother is moving to a dorm, my dad works abroad, and well my mom takes care of me. But there was this one day that she was very sick and I was panicking, my brother did everything to care for my mother. What did I do?, nothing. I could've done something for her, what if something happend to her again, what should I do if my brother is not here. So that's when I started crying because I didn't know what to do.

2. Remember that you are not alone in this journey, you still have them. No matter how hard it is, they will support you.

2022-07-08 01:32:59 UTC

1. Who among the characters in the film did you most relate with? Why?
––The character that I cling to is Marko. Sometimes in life, we get so overwhelmed by the things handed to us. We get so lost in between that we become selfish and selfless too. And that is because we choose not to look at the beauty the world has offered and will offer.

2. What is your most valuable takeaway from the film?
––My most valuable takeaway from the film is that we should never take things for granted so that we would not live our lives with the regrets of yesterday.

2022-07-08 01:34:02 UTC

1. i think that the relation of the main character and myself is that how we grief so much about the past that makes us unable to move forward.

2. BREATH. as much as possible let your emotions all out no matter how long and when did it stop. Also, if you regret something in the past, do something that makes them happier in the future. LOVE CONQUERS ALL <33333

2022-07-08 01:34:09 UTC

1. I can relate to the character because even if there are challenges in life that try to push you down, the character still tries to live on and face life as strong as he could be. It also implies to me because I also have my own problems but I still conquer them while standing strong and never letting myself fall.

2. One of my takeaways from the short film we watched is that even if life tries to hit us to the rock-bottom, there are still ways to swim up and grasp a breath of positive things that will help us to find a shore where we can rise up again and continue to live our life to the fullest.

2022-07-08 01:34:24 UTC

I can relate to the main character, Marko. Even though I have not experience losing a family member, I cherish my family. Being pressured to do works, my family was always there to shower me with love and support.

Appreciate our family, friends, and loved ones. Treasure your memories with them.

11 - Obedience

2022-07-08 01:35:02 UTC

1. I guess the main character, Marko, is the one I relate the most with because I also have times where I'm not at my best.

2. We should learn to be resilient even if life does not go our way. Start by reflecting to find motivation or meaning to begin again.

EE

2022-07-08 01:35:50 UTC

1.) Marko's struggle is quite relatable to the fact that, as part of life, we would go through the same or worse low that Marko went through. He lost his sense of self as he tried to get out of debt as the passion of his will or will not make life better for him.

2.) Life isn't easy, and will never be easier. Passion may make one happy but it doesn't fulfill the need for one's contentment and necessities.

12-Sim

2022-07-08 01:36:30 UTC

1. Marko - Compositions in writing are better if it touches the reader. Considering Marko's emotional situation, I can say that I somehow relate to him in this way as writing, especially when you are demotivated, is challenging; and also when people expect so much from you.

2. As someone enters our lives, their impacts may vary on how much we hold importance to them. Their absence may give you an unfillable void and their presence may give you the strength to go on in life.
The bistek is an embodiment of the love and care of Marko's mother to him as it remains relevant in his memories.
Through this short film, I was able to pick up that no love is the same as the other. Whether it is caring or yearning for someone, love is a powerful tool to which its effects can last a lifetime as long as it is yearned to be felt.

2022-07-08 01:36:59 UTC

1. The main character, Marco, since the short films tells us that life isn't easy. In order to experience what life truly is, you'll definitely have to go to some obstacles and it doesn't go smoothly.

2. Never forget your parents because they're the ones who appreciates you.

2022-07-08 01:37:08 UTC

Among the characters on the short film, Marko is the one who i can relate with. Why? Despite everything that has happened to him especially the death of his mother, he did not give up on life even there are people who are always blocking his path to success. So even though there may be difficulties in life for students like us, we need to keep moving forward in order to succeed in life.
In life we should always prioritize ourself. We must remember to take breaks and rest, and we must not pressure ourselves too much.

2022-07-08 01:37:45 UTC

The main character, Marko, is who I mostly sympathize with and relate to. His pressuring situation makes it impossible for him to perform excellently in his work, leading to more issues and a domino effect.

Time stops for no one; even if other people have it well and your life seems like it's falling, time will always go forward.

Lance 11-RESPECT

2022-07-08 01:41:17 UTC

1. I can relate to the main character because we don't always have time with family and it will be too late if they are gone, just yourself. Even with the pain we hold inside, we need to stand on our own feet.

2. Be calm and easy.

2022-07-08 01:55:10 UTC

1. Marko, the main character of the story, has been struggling in life: financially and mentally. He spent most of his time complying to the demands of his boss that he wasn't able to take care of himself and his mother as much; he felt that he was all alone. As a student, I relate to this in a way that I forget to spend some time with myself or my family because of school.

2. We only have one life in this world, thus we should cherish every moment we get.