Sol Searching - A Story Of Death, Farming, and Politics

For this year's TOFARM Film festival, it is quite a surprise that there are more bigger stars joining the festival bringing more exposure to the film and farm festival. And one of them is Pokwang who recently just gave birth and makes a comeback with the dark comedy Sol Searching.

Dealing with a death of teacher Sol in the rural town with a very complicated relationship with the school and family, her co-teacher comes in to give her at least a decent burial. But due to rifts, finances, and grudges, they are forced to find a place to set up the wake and 

Sol Searching starring Pokwang, Joey Marquez,  and Gilleth Sandico brings a mix of different kinds of comedy and drama to the table like the food we harvest. It opens a lot of realizations along with the laughs. Really great film that integrates farming education, and even politics.

Sol Searching stars Pokwang, Joey Marquez, Gilleth Sandico, JM Salvado, Kenken Nuyad, raffy Tejada, raul Morit, Sue Prado, and Lotlot Bustamante. Now showing as part of the TOFARM Film Festival, check out the list of available cinemas below:

Sept. 13 (Thursday)

Trinoma 7:50pm

Gateway 5:00pm

Robinsons Galleria 10:00pm

SM Megamall 1:30pm

SM Manila 11:30am

Ayala Legazpi 3:20pm

Sept. 14 (Friday)

Trinoma 10:25pm

Gateway 7:25pm

Greenbelt 1 1:00pm

SM Megamall 3:35pm

SM Manila 1:30pm

Gaisano Davao 11:30am

Ayala Legazpi 8:30pm

Sept. 15 (Saturday)

Gateway 9:30pm

Greenbelt 1 3:25pm

Robinsons Galleria 12:20pm

SM Megamall 5:20am

SM Manila 3:35pm

Gaisano Davao 2:00pm

Sept. 16 (Sunday)

Trinoma 12:05pm

Greenbelt 1 5:50pm

Robinsons Galleria 2:45pm

SM Megamall 8:15pm

SM Manila 5:20pm

Gaisano Davao 4:30pm

Ayala Legazpi 3:20pm

Sept. 17 (Monday)

Trinoma 2:40pm

Gateway 12:30pm

Greenbelt 1 7:20pm

Robinsons Galleria 5:10pm

SM Manila 8:15pm

Gaisano Davao 7:00pm

Ayala Legazpi 8:30pm

Sept. 18 (Tuesday)

Trinoma 5:15pm

Gateway 2:35pm

Greenbelt 1 10:00pm

Robinsons Galleria 7:35pm

SM Megamall 11:30am

Gaisano Davao 9:30pm

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary: Dedz na si Teacher Sol

Quotable quote: "Ang pagkatuto walang bayad." - Sol

Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars (props to the production design which aims for authenticity plus great cinematography perfect for the provincial life)

Plot: 4 out of 5 stars (A lot a possibilities could happen, and it chose a very relevant direction)

Acting and Actors: 4 out of 5 stars (Pokwang and JM salvado is very effective with dark comedy)

Pros:  Cinematography, Location, social relevance, and rural life.
Cons: Unecessary characters, 
more character backgrounds, and corny jokes.

Music and Soundtracks:  4 out for 5 stars (Though there is recurring theme song, it may need to grow into the audience to be appreciated.) 

Overall: Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars (I liked how they handled dark comedy in a rural setting, with subtle messages of the dark reality of society.)