''Sta. Niña '' (''Saint Niña'') is a 2012 Filipino

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by Emmanuel Quindo Palo. The film is Palo's first directorial venture. The film tells the story of Paulino who unexpectedly unearths the remains of his 2-year-old daughter in a lahar-filled quarry. It was one of the official entries for the New Breed Full Length Feature Category in Cinemalaya 2012.

Synopsis

Years after volcanic mud flow covered a town in Pampanga, Pol and his co workers dig up the coffin of his daughter. The remains of two-year-old Marikit did not show any signs of decay. Many consider this a miracle and people troop to Pol's home to be healed by Marikit. As people are getting healed purportedly by the dead child, Pol insists that his child is worthy of being called a saint. Thus begins his crusade to get his daughter beatified. Unearthing her body digs up unresolved issues in many persons' lives. In the end, an event will make us ask if there was healing, a cleansing of sins and a chance to move on.

Cast

Coco Martin Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno (born November 1, 1981), known professionally by his stage name Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, and film producer. He is best known for playing the lead roles in ''Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin'', '' Walang H ...

as Paulino 'Pol' Mungcal * Alessandra de Rossi as Madeleine 'Madel' Mabanglo Mungcal *

Anita Linda Alice Bueñaflor Lake (November 23, 1924 – June 10, 2020), better known by her stage name Anita Linda, was a Filipino film actress. A romantic lead in her youth, she later gained critical acclaim for her portrayals in maternal or elderly r ...

as Benigna 'Bining' Mungcal *

Angel Aquino Angel Aquino (born Angelita Velasquez Aquino on February 7, 1973) is a Filipino film and television actress. She is currently part of ABS-CBN's contract talents. She is mostly known for her lead antagonist roles such as Ether in '' Encantadia: ...

as Sister Josefa *

Irma Adlawan Irma Santonil Adlawan (born March 7, 1962) is a Filipino stage, television and film actress. She is dubbed as the “''Queen of Independent Cinema''” for her acting prowess and exceptional contribution to Philippine film industry. Adlawan is ...

as Cora Mabanglo * Nanding Josef as Fr. Mallari * Joe Gruta as Gov. Servando Magat * Lui Manansala as Mrs. Carmen Magat *

Leo Martinez Leo Martinez (born March 7, 1950) is a Filipino actor, comedian and director. Martinez was the Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines before Vivian Velez' appointment. Personal life He is married to Gina Valenciano (sister of Gar ...

as Obispo * Rie Batingana as Melchor/Zora * Bea Garcia as Gia Pangan * Patricia Ismael as Malou * Rhian Venice Gomez as Daughter of Pol * Dax Alejandro as Abel * Allan Guanlao as Ben * Rhian Venice Gomez as Daughter of Paulino * Jobert Luzares as Sonny * Adrian Sebastian as Joel * Kristine Pearl Lagman as Gemma * Mary Joyce Lopez as Joy

Awards

36th Gawad Urian Awards *''Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres'': Alessandra de Rossi 2013 Golden Screen Awards *Best Actress in a Supporting Role:

2013 1st ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards *Best Picture for Drama *Best Director: Emmanuel Quindo Palo *Best Actress: Alessandra de Rossi *Best Supporting Actress:

2012 17th International Film Festival of Kerala *The Golden Crow Pheasant Award for Best Feature Film aka ''Suvarna Chakoram'' 2012 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival *Best Supporting Actress:

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sta. Nina Philippine drama films 2012 films Star Cinema films Films directed by Emmanuel Quindo Palo