Sandalan a short feature on a grandfather who aims to be a good father figure to his grandson
Sandalan is a short film that gives importance to family development by depicting how a grandfather tries to become a good father figure to his grandson. It presents the importance of family, since it is considered to be the basic unit of society. The film follows the story of Rolando, a retired pil...
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| Language: | English |
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2014
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| Online Access: | https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11335 |
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| Institution: | De La Salle University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Sandalan is a short film that gives importance to family development by depicting how a grandfather tries to become a good father figure to his grandson. It presents the importance of family, since it is considered to be the basic unit of society. The film follows the story of Rolando, a retired pilot who, after a tragic accident that leads to the death of his son, was forced to shelter and become the acting parent for Luis, his grandson. Set years this said accident, Rolando recognizes this as a second chance. He spends his time together with Luis trying to make up for the time lost with his own son. Luis experiencing his first crush becomes the unifying factor between the two, despite the initial cold treatment between the two characters. The short film tackles the value of family, hope, and forgiveness. It also explores the idea of second chances and the strength of a Filipino family. |
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