Sana Dati

Sana Dati (English: If Only) is a 2013 Philippine romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and scored by Jerrold Tarog.^[a] The film stars Lovi Poe and Paulo Avelino. It is the final installment to Tarog's Camera trilogy which include Confessional (2007) and The Blood Trail (2009).^[2][3][4][5]

Sana Dati
Theatrical release poster
English	If Only
Directed by	Jerrold Tarog
Written by	Ramon Ukit[a]
Produced by	Daphne Chiu Jerrold Tarog Jose Mari Abacan
Starring	Paulo Avelino Lovi Poe TJ Trinidad Benjamin Alves
Cinematography	Mackie Galvez
Edited by	Pats R. Ranyo[a]
Music by	Jerrold Tarog
Production company	Metric Films
Distributed by	GMA Films[1]
Release dates	July 27, 2013 (2013-07-27) (Cinemalaya) September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25) (Philippines)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

It is one of the entries of Cinemalaya 2013 under the Director's Showcase, where it won eight awards including Best Film. Tarog has released publicly a digital copy of the film's screenplay through his Twitter account.^[6]

Synopsis

The film is a love story about a woman named Andrea (Lovi Poe) whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious guy, Dennis (Paulo Avelino) arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves.^[7][8]

Cast

• Lovi Poe as Andrea Gonzaga
• Paulo Avelino as Dennis Cesario
• TJ Trinidad as Robert Naval
• Benjamin Alves as Andrew Cesario
• Chinggoy Alonzo as Eugene Naval
• Carla Martinez as Vivian Gonzaga
• Liesl Batucan as Baby Gonzaga
• Ria Garcia as Jamie Gonzaga
• Nico Antonio as John
• Gee Canlas as Loiza
• Nonie Buencamino as Judge Batac
• Menggie Cobarrubias as Pastor
• Cai Cortez as Jean
• Bong Cabrera as Joel
• Jess Evardone as Bong
• Gaby dela Merced as Ria
• Mihk Vergara as Fritz

Awards

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2013	Cinemalaya 2013	Best Film	Sana Dati	Won	[1]
		Best Director	Jerrold Tarog	Won
		Best Sound	Roger "TJ" Ladro	Won
		Best Original Music Score	Jerrold Tarog	Won
		Best Editing	Pats R. Ranyo	Won
		Best Production Design	Ericson Navarro	Won
		Best Cinematography	Mackie Galvez	Won
		Best Supporting Actor	TJ Trinidad	Won

Notes

1. Jerrold Tarog is credited as screenwriter under the pseudonym Ramon Ukit, and as editor under Pats R. Ranyo.

See also

• Jerrold Tarog
• Confessional (film)
• Mangatyanan
• Senior Year (2010 film)
• Cinema of the Philippines

References

1. "'Sana Dati' Cinemalaya's best film starts commercial run September 25". The Manila Times. September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
2. Musico, Jansen. "Supreme's guide to Cinemalaya 2013". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
3. Hawson, Fred (July 31, 2013). "Cinemalaya review: 'Sana Dati' is time-warped singularity". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
4. Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
5. Calderon, Ricky (September 25, 2013). "Benjamin Alves garners good reviews for 'Sana Dati'". The Freeman. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
6. "Jerrold Tarog makes script for 'Sana Dati' available for viewing". GMA News. March 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
7. Cruz, Oggs (1 October 2013). "Sana Dati: A film for failed romantics". Rappler. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
8. Matilla, Dexter (August 2, 2013). "Review: 'Sana Dati' (Cinemalaya 2013 - Directors Showcase)". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 8, 2021.

External links

• Official Website
• Sana Dati at IMDb