Sana Dati

Out of all the movie or drama genres, I have one that I really don’t like watching; the typical love story with a married (or soon-to-be) couple with the relationship wrecker, aka the typical 3-way love story. When I was watching the movie, I felt the need to punch a guy in the face.

Sana Dati focuses on the love triangle happening between the cameraman, Dennis (Paulo Avelino), a novice wedding videographer serendipitously hired to cover the wedding of Andrea (Lovi Poe), the last love of his older brother Andrew (Benjamin Alves). Andrea weds Robert (TJ Trinidad), a failed politician-turned-businessman she met during an election campaign. Through Andrea, Dennis finally understands the reason behind his brother’s sudden decision to leave their family. Through Dennis, Andrea discovers another way to relive the perfect love that was abruptly terminated by fate’s cruelty.

First of all, the girl protagonist is really brainless. There are so much more ways to handle that situation in a calm and demeaning manner but she chose to run away and make her family feel bad as if she acted like they never cared for her. Secondly, she had the GUTS to flirt with her DEAD ex’s little brother? Not only that but she requested that they run away together? WOW GIRL, you need Jesus. I was actually really happy that Dennis left and never looked back and Andrea ended up with Robert anyway. I don’t understand how and why Andrea is stupid enough to leave her family again when the guy she has is already so perfect but… Who am I to judge when I haven’t faced love at a true view point. When the movie was nearing its end, Andrea chose to try and love Robert back, she left Dennis and Andrew behind and actually TRIED. I was only happy with the ending, the rest of the plot where… no.

I hate the plot, really. But the cinematography and the way that they delivered the story was amazing and awe-dropping. Despite it being an indie film, it was very well made and you can really tell that the film crew made so much effort in the scenes. A job well done to the director.