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The Sorrow and Happiness of Jeronima

Ang Luha at Lualhati ni Jeronima (The Sorrow and Happiness of Jeronima) is inspired by the third chapter of Dr. Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo.

It follows the old tale of a young woman named Jeronima who was promised marriage by her lover but a twist of fate brought her to the deepest corners of Pasig River where she met a farmer named Ignacio.

Does true love last forever?

  • CJ Santos
    Director
  • Ritchie Jota
    Director
  • CJ Santos
    Writer
  • CJ Santos
    Producer
  • Ritchie Jota
    Producer
  • Rem Ermita
    Producer
  • Khey dela Paz
    Producer
  • Karen Gutierrez
    Key Cast
    "Jeronima"
  • Ardi Aquino
    Key Cast
    "Ignacio"
  • Aljo Sánchez
    Key Cast
    "Ignacio"
  • Tracy Thunder
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Tristan Jota
    Key Cast
    "Tristan"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Ang Luha at Lualhati ni Jeronima
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 10, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Tagalog
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Wisik Short Film Competition
    San Juan City, Metro Manila
    Philippines
    November 10, 2018
    Local
    Official Selection
  • In-Short Film Festival
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    December 20, 2018
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Witty Jack
    Country: Philippines
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - CJ Santos, Ritchie Jota

Cris Jason Jota Santos (born March 30, 1983) is a Filipino video editor, host, graphics designer, writer, actor and digital film director. He is the host of the online talk show entitled The Jack Logan Show using his radio name, Jack Logan.

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Director Statement

I wrote, directed, scored and edited this film because I feel the sense of responsibility to tell everyone that protecting our environment means protecting the stories, the old tales, the legends and the silent memories of it.