Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis
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| Cinematography | Richard Padernal |
| Edited by | Danny Gloria |
| Music by | Archie Castillo |
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| Distributed by | Neo Films |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱33 million[1] |
Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis is a 1997 Philippine fantasy adventure film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film stars Jason Salcedo, Janus del Prado, Junell Hernando and Jun Urbano. It was one of the entries in the 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won as 3rd Best Picture. It marks the theatrical debut of Anne Curtis.[2][3][4]
It is a sequel to the 1996 film Magic Temple.
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
[edit]In the kingdom of Damortis, Empress Sofia, was killed by her brother Basilicus when he ordered a monster Mandog to kill her. But, Sofia's only daughter and heir Prinsesa Dahlia was brought by Gaman along with Mico to the Philippines. This led to Basilicus to rule over Damortis. Amain, learned about what happened when he went to Gaman in their hideout in Tondo, Manila. As Basilicus men came, they capture Gaman and Amain took Dahlia and Jomar. Amain then told Jobert, Oman and Samuel to treat her fairly. But, the boys would treat her just a servant. Gaman was brought to Basilicus and asked where Dahlia is. Basilicus put a worm in his ear. Before he died, Gaman told Basilicus that they are in Talisay. Rava and his men went to Talisay. As the boys are away on a harana, Amain was captured by Rava and burned his house. Dahlia was unable to save Amain. This led the teens to go to Damortis. But, a worm went to Oman's ear without anyone knowing. Jobert, Oman, Samuel, Mico and Dahlia saw Gabriel, a miner who tells them where they can ask for food. When they went on a house for food, the people recognized Prinsesa Dahlia as Perlas ng Damortis. She then learned about the death of her mother Empress Sofia. Jobert, Oman and Mico was captured by Rava and his men and brought to the palace. They found out that Gabriel informed them about it for the bounty. But, they couldn't find Dahlia and Samuel. At the palace dungeon, they saw Amain and was able to escape. They then confronted Basilicus and Rava and a fight ensues. Dahlia then asked Basilicus to surrender. This caused a war as Gabriel came bringing some men and fought the men of Basilicus. Samuel went to the Mandog's cell and ask for their cooperation. Samuel bringing the Mandogs with him fought Rava and his men. Basilicus tries to escape thru a hidden trapdoor on the throne but is followed by Dahlia and Samuel. When Basilicus saw Dahlia, he was about to kill her using a crossbow, but Samuel came between the arrow and her, saving Dahlia from death. Gabriel wiped out the soldiers of Basilicus. Basilicus flees back to the throne room and surrenders the crown to Dahlia. But, Dahlia stepped on the train of coat and Basilicus fell on the crown impaling him and get's attacked by the Mandogs. Gabriel then puts the crown on Dahlia, making her the new ruler of Damortis. Dahlia then offers Gabriel the position of general of her troops. After six months, the entire kingdom celebrated Dahlia's ascension to the throne. Gabriel gave Amain an umbrella for him to remember Damortis, and he along with Jobert, Oman and Samuel leave to Talisay. As Jobert, Oman and Samuel are racing home, Amain opened the umbrella a had a glimpse of Damortis. At the end, Amain gives Samuel his "tuldok" as a sign of his passage to becoming an adult.
Cast
[edit]- Jason Salcedo as Jobert
- Janus del Prado as Oman
- Junell Hernando as Samuel
- Jun Urbano as Amain
- Mark Gil as Basilicus
- William Martinez as Gabriel
- Ramon Christopher as Rava
- Turko Cervantes as Gaman
- Maricel Laxa as Empress Sofia
- Anne Curtis as Dahlia
- Jomari Uy as Mico
- Mark Querubin as Woodcutter
- Lilia Cuntapay as Wormkeeper
- Mark Bacho as Nervous Creature
Production
[edit]Kung Nandiayn Ka Lang, sung by Antoinette Taus, was the theme song for the film.[5][6]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1997 | 23rd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Film | Magic Kingdom | 3rd | [7] |
| Best Production Design | Bradley Mayer | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Richard Padernal | Won | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Roadrunner Network | Won | |||
| Best Make-up | Manuel Benito | Won | |||
| Best Float | Magic Kingdom | Won | |||
| 1998 | 46th FAMAS Awards | Best Special Effects | Roadrunner Network | Won | |
| Best Visual Effects | Roadrunner Network | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Red, Isah (December 12, 1997). "Stage Show". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 26. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ del Mundo, Clodualdo Jr.; Lua, Shirley (2019). Direk: Essays on Filipino Filmmakers. Liverpool University Press. p. 150. ISBN 9780823079360. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Red, Isah (December 5, 1997). ""Tongue-tied" in Tokyo". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Red, Isah (December 22, 1997). "Home is Where the Heart is". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Red, Isah (December 19, 1997). "The Cutting Edge". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 26. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "Antoinette Sings "Magic Kingdom" Movie Theme". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 23, 1997. p. 18. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Red, Isah (December 29, 1997). "MMFF Awards" Maricel Wins, But Where was She?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Google News.
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