Reaction Paper — Local film “Pauwi na” is a film directed by Paolo Villaluna. It was published in 2016 along with other local indie films alike. The reaction to the from a viewer's point of view I’m going to express in this short essay.

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The whole setting of this film is drawn around the series of unfortunate events occur that will either test their determination or distract them from their journey home , where they decide to use pedicans so they could "pedal" their way back to the province without enough transport money . According to the synopsis of the film, this was inspired by a news article featuring ("Family pedals way back home to Leyte," Sept. 7, 2003). The characters present in the scenes are:  Mang Pepe and his wife, Remedios, live in a hut in a Quezon City barrio with their daughter Pina, their son JP and his pregnant blind wife Isabel, and their dog Kikay. Mang Pepe drives his pedicab and carries various loads to the market every day to survive, while Aling Remedios washes laundry for her neighbors. JP and Pina both attempt to make a living, while Isabel sees and communicates with Jesus Christ despite her blindness.

PAUWI NA is both sad and amusing at the same time but it shows also of a dysfunctional family wherein parents sometimes neglect their children, and other family members are often forced to accommodate and enable negative behavior.

The director  seems to have the film the way readers can see not only about a family  but about what it means to be part of one. The concept of this film is to introduce them to the reader about their personality and what their life was about.  

The whole flow of the film changes as it turns out its characters and story into a depressing, heartbreaking, confusing and fun film all at the same time and it gives some of the genuine comedic scenes. And also the director wanted to make connection through films such global impact that strengthens the Filipino cultural roots and narratives through online, face-to-face, and hybrid block screening

I personally like the film and how it is delivered. And I always prefer comedy style, as believe that laugh is the best doctor. Such this film would be a great scene for constant laughing and joking, hence, I am sure that style of this film suits me as well as possible. Hoping for more local films like this hehe and thanks for sharing such talent !