Sana Maulit Muli (film)

Sana Maulit Muli (lit. 'I Wish It Happens Again') is a 1995 Filipino romantic film directed by Olivia M. Lamasan starring Lea Salonga and Aga Muhlach, their second film together after the 1992 romantic melodrama film, Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal.[1]

This article is about the 1995 Filipino film. For 2007 Filipino TV series, see Sana Maulit Muli.
Sana Maulit Muli
Original theatrical poster of the film, released in 1995
Directed byOlivia M. Lamasan
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Olivia M. Lamasan
  • Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
  • Shaira Mella Salvador
Story by
Starring
Music byWilly Cruz
CinematographyRomeo Vitug
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Production
company
ABS-CBN Film Productions
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • August 9, 1995 (1995-08-09)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language

The critically acclaimed film won 1 award at the FAMAS Awards, and was nominated for 4, including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor & Actress for Lea Salonga and Aga Muhlach. It also received 6 wins at the Gawad Urian Award, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay and was also nominated for 6 categories. The film also won 3 awards and was nominated for 4 at the Luna Awards, which was then known as the FAP Awards.

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the film was digitally restored and screened at the Cine Adarna, University of the Philippines Film Institute.[2]

Plot

Agnes is a meek and dependent girl living with her long-time boyfriend Jerry. When she is invited to live with her estranged mother in California, Jerry pushes her to go through with the trip despite her protests, for him to focus on his work and build his career as an advertising executive. Agnes struggles to survive in the United States and tries several times to return to the country, but Jerry insists on prolonging her stay as he struggles to save up for their marriage and support his parents and siblings. He encourages her to get a job and Agnes starts working as a caregiver. Agnes tries to convince Jerry to let her return again and reasons that she has the money to support herself but Jerry insists that as the man of the relationship, he should be capable of supporting her. Jerry starts to avoid Agnes, stressing Agnes out more. The long distance puts a strain on their relationship and ultimately ends when a scared and distraught Agnes is unable to contact Jerry after being put in danger one night. Time passes and Agnes becomes more independent and outgoing, working hard until she lands a job as a real estate agent. Meanwhile, Jerry travels to the United States and visits Agnes, with the intention of getting her back. Jerry is overwhelmed by the cultural difference of the United States and the Philippines, Agnes' success in her career, and the changes in Agnes herself. Despite this, they still manage to mend their relationship, but Jerry accepts that he is simply unsuited for the kind of lifestyle they have in the United States. He leaves Agnes and decides to come home.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in the Philippines and San Francisco.[3] Some US scenes were shot in Baguio due to the presence of the pine trees and log cabins in the penultimate part of the film.

Release

The film was first screened in theaters on August 9, 1995. In 2015, the film was digitally restored with the help of ABS-CBN Film Archives and Central Digital Labs who started working on its restoration as early as 2013. It was screened at the Cine Adarna, University of the Philippines Film Institute on July 10.[4]

The restored version was also released on DVD and iTunes.

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
1996
44th FAMAS Awards Best Picture Sana Maulit Muli Nominated
Best Director Olivia M. Lamasan Nominated
Best Actor Aga Muhlach Nominated
Best Actress Lea Salonga Nominated
Best Theme Song "Sana Maulit Muli" by Gary Valenciano Won
19th Gawad Urian Awards Best Picture Sana Maulit Muli Won
Best Director Olivia M. Lamasan Nominated
Best Screenplay Olivia M. Lamasan
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Shaira Mella Salvador		 Won
Best Actor Aga Muhlach Won
Best Actress Lea Salonga Nominated
Best Production Design Randy Gamier Won
Best Cinematography Romeo Vitug Nominated
Best Editing George Jarlego Nominated
Best Music Willy Cruz Nominated
Best Sound Ramon Reyes Nominated
13th Luna Awards Best Picture Sana Maulit Muli Nominated
Best Director Olivia M. Lamasan Nominated
Best Screenplay Olivia M. Lamasan
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Shaira Mella Salvador		 Won
Best Actor Aga Muhlach Nominated
Best Production Design Randy Gamier Won
Best Cinematography Romeo Vitug Won
Best Editing George Jarlego Nominated
Star Awards for Movies Original Screenplay of the Year Shaira Mella Salvador Won
YCC Awards Best Film Olivia M. Lamasan Nominated
Best Screenplay Olivia M. Lamasan
Jose Javier Reyes
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Shaira Mella Salvador		 Nominated
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role Aga Muhlach Nominated
Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design Romeo Vitug Nominated
Randy Gamier Nominated
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References
  1. "Sana Maulit Muli". ABS-CBN. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  2. Villano, Alexa (July 11, 2015). "Lea Salonga, Aga Muhlach together again for 'Sana Maulit Muli'". Rappler. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  3. Jimenez, Joyce (July 11, 2015). "IN PHOTOS: Lea, Aga reminisce 'Sana Maulit Muli' moments". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  4. Salonga, Lea (July 16, 2015). "'Sana Maulit' again". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
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