Cinemalaya 2012 entry “Sta. Niña” stars some of the best actors in the independent film industy including Coco Martin, Alessandra de Rossi, Anita Linda, and Angel Aquino. Completing the cast are Irma Adlawan, Nanding Josef, Lui Manansala, Joe Gruta, Bea Garcia, Dax Alejandro, and Rie Batingana.
The story of this movie starts when Paulino Mungcal and his co-worker in a lahar-filled quarry unexpectedly dig up the remains of his 2-year daughter Marikit, they discover that she showed no signs of decay. Could this be a miracle, and could she — despite death – cure the sick? Inspired by whatever healing power the deceased child may have, Pol asks the church to declare her a saint. But how, when her resurgence stirs up emotions buried by time, and shores up questions about pure love, guilt, sin and salvation?
Directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo “Santa Nina” is one of the 10 finalists in the 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition’s New Breed Full Length Feature Category to be held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma from July 20 to 29, 2012.
