“DAHLING NICK” is a documentary-drama exploring the life and works of National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin, who only accepted the National Artist Award on the condition the Marcos administration release a well-known writer who was being unjustly detained during Martial Law. Depicting the “inner world” of this canonical writer, who wrote both novels as well as journalistic works, the juxtaposition of documentary interviews, episodes from his life, and evocative imagery from his literary pieces will create a cinematic collage. “DAHLING NICK” is a celebration of Joaquin’s life and inimitable contributions to Philippine arts.
“Hatinggabi” by National Artist Antonio Molina
Performed by The Bolipata Trio
(Used with permission)
CAST
Raymond Bagatsing
Alessandra de Rossi
Maria Isabel Lopez
Ping Medina
Karl Medina
Che Ramos-Cosio
Bong Cabrera
Bernardo Bernardo
Banaue Miclat-Janssen
Angelina Kanapi
Gabby Padilla
Hazel Faith Dela Cruz
Kiko Matos
Karla Pambid
Dindi Gallardo
Lance Raymundo
Roli Inocencio
Adrian Cabido
Paul Cedric G. Juan
Ross Pesigan
Thea Yrastorza
Opaline Santos
Ronah Adiel Rostata
Emmanuel Dela Cruz
Nick Lizaso
Johnny Regana
Faye Alhambra
Director Sari Dalena
Executive Producer Ronald Arguelles
Producer Keith Sicat
Line Producer Endi “Hai” Balbuena
Director of Photography Napoleon Jamir II
Additional Cinematography Kiri Dalena • Nor Domingo • Rommel Sales
2nd Unit Director Keith Sicat
Assistant Director Rolando Inocencio
Screenplay Sari Dalena • Keith Sicat • Kris Lanot Lacaba
Editor Keith Sicat
Assistant Editors Raymond Generoso • Niki Dans
Camera Operators James Trinidad • Ericson Sabareza •Dennese Victoria
Gaffer Jordan Arabejo
Assistant Cameraman Jonathan Olarte
Production Manager Rica Abad
Production Assistants Nico Bagsic • Nina Torralba
Production Designer Ma. Criselda Dacanay
Production Designer/Costumes Joel Marcelo Bilbao
Art Director Michael Esparaz
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Nick Joaquin Estate
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Ramon Magsaysay Foundation
