Hintayan Ng Langit - From Stage To Film Makes A Powerful Impression

I have seen this when it was a one-act-play back in 2016.Now one of the competition circle films for QCinema, HInatayan Ng Langit is already an interesting film to look forward to. And having Eddie Garcia and Gina Pareno to play the ex-lovers Manolo and Lisang is a perfect choice.

Set as an interpretation of "purgatory," Hintayan is a place for atonement and closure. Manolo recently passed and was sent here for unfinished business. He meets his ex-lover Lisang who passed 2 years earlier and awaiting clearance on his way to heaven to be with his husband.

As the two have never met in decades, they make use of their remaining time to bond with each other and knowing more about their past. I like the treatment of the film which gave more details and depth to the play. With a lot of details that can be added, I love how they made use of the material to add fun details with the location, the signs, and even the system.

But more than the details, it also has heart as it deals with love that has gone through many years without a chance of closure. It really hits hard when these things comes back to haunt the hearts which they thought have already died along with their mortal bodies.

Hintayan Ng Langit stars Eddie Garcia, Gina Pareño, Karl Medina, Kat Galang, Joel Saracho, Che Ramos, Mel Kimura, and Dolly de Leon, now showing in cinemas, check out the schedule here.

Deliberation time kids! 

Show summary: Party at the Purgatory

Quotable quote: "Kalma lang po kayo Misis!" - Tagabantay

Technical Effects: 4 out of 5 stars (Production value stands out with this film, as there are even small details that are surprising for observant viewers)

Plot: 4 out of 5 stars (I loved the plot from the play and this was also played well in the film)

Acting and Actors: 4 out of 5 stars (Eddie and Gina found chemistry despite their age, thus proves that kilig knows no age.) 

Pros:  Details, Plot, dialogues 
Cons: Slow start, 

Music and Soundtracks:  4 out for 5 stars (I love "Kapantay Ang Langit" as their soundtrack) 

Overall: Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (An interesting adaptation of the play which was well loved play)