Gibson returns to MNL for Xmas after 3 years, a decade after twin bro's death. He struggles about the past, memories and the Xmas cheers.
Afterthoughts:
Speechless.
The one-word afterthought is not merely a pun to the main lead Gibson (Dominic Roco), who chose to stop talking after witnessing his twin brother's death a decade prior to the film's current period setting, but also to the whole cinematic experience while watching Marie Jamora's "Ang Nawawala."
Gibson searches to find his "nawawala", his lost identity shrouded after the death of his twin brother, Jaime (Felix Roco). Accordingly, Gibson's family is still coping with the struggle and lost, as evident in their choice of clothing and the rather depreciated ambiance of their house - still reminiscent of the decade when Jaime died.
Gibson eventually finds comfort in his conversations with his Jaime's soul, in his similarities with Enid (Annicka Dolonius), his love interest, and in the many live band gigs Enid,Gibson, and their peers attend.
Favorites:
(1) The car scene, the exchange of choice music between Gibson and Enid. The sharing was an intercourse between two different musical genres connected by the characters' affection for music and for each other.
(2) The cemetery scene, the sharing of smoke between Gibson and his twin Jaime. There was depth in their conversation and the silent tears held back by Gibson.
(3) The music, all scenes considered. The brilliant play of selected playlist from various musical genres was an auditory feast; the songs were a necessary element that likewise narrated the stories behind Gibson's speechless persona - they become Gibson's voice.
(4) The cast, brilliant acting. The director, excellent storyteller in both visual and auditory sense; Jamora's expertise as a local music director clearly placed into good use.
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