Ekstra

Ekstra

A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of LOIDA MALABANAN as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her. (source http://www.cinemalaya.org/films/directors-showcase/ekstra)

Actors/Actress:

Ms. Vilma Santos

Marlon Rivera

Vincent de Jesus

Ruby Ruiz

Tart Carlo

with the special participation of 

Piolo Pascual

Pilar Pilapil

Cherie Gil

Cherry Pie Picache

Richard Yap

and Marian Rivera

Directed by:

Jeffrey Jeturian

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My review:

Another indie film that will touch the heart of many. This film tackles what and how the life of being an extra is? Ekstra in this film pertaining to a role of an actor/actress that is considered as cast that is not individually recognizable. It pertains to one of the crowd, one of the maids, one of the workers, one of the employees, one of the guests that will be showed on background, showed only your back, or the appearance on the film takes only a couple of second.

Vilma santos consider as one of the most best actress of all time. She delivers the role well. The story is great, realistic and phenomenal. Considering that Philippines is in third world country, many of us can relate and appreciate the story of Ekstra. The moral lesson that it will be shared upon watching is that, despite all trials, aches and downs, we face it and try hard to earn and give future to our children. Everything we will do even we get hurt or cries a lot just we can give something to our children. Nice story watch it!

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