ANG LALAKING MAY REGLA SA GITNA NG DAGAT







    In this film by James Fajardo which is about those fishermen with their family who struggles in life – that’s facing an impending demolition. I had to admit, it leaves a question in my head about what does the “regla” relates to the story. But as what I pictured maybe it represents something, how it symbolizes blood as the hardship of being part of fishermen community which is a dangerous and cheap work to do but still continues to do it despite the struggle they experienced. 

     Additionally, I would like to share things that I’ve noticed while watching the film, on how it shows that unusual things leads to fear, and judgements. But there are still friends who supports us in times of the chaos running in our heads. 









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