‘Sisa’
Review: Powerful and haunting, boasts a plethora of talents
March
9, 2026 By Nazamel Tabares
More
than the film being Hilda Koronel’s comeback, which is great, she’s exceptional
in it, as always, but as the story progresses, I’m in awe of the performances
of its ensemble as a whole. Koronel, with Eugene Domingo, Jennica Garcia,
Angellie Sanoy, Barbara Miguel, Jorrybel Agoto, Kobie Brown and Tanya Gomez,
the film boasts a plethora of talents, of course, including its director, Lana.
It’s a
marvel to watch these talents portraying characters that are specifically
written to present different types of people in society. From the restraint in
their characters from the start, accepting their tragic fate at first, and then
leading to how they break from their shackles and put matters into their own
hands, the film becomes a one remarkable cinematic experience.
The
cinematography is beautiful. Lana’s use of long shots is purposeful, and the
change from a landscape to a square aspect ratio shifts the perspective, giving
the story the intimate, raw feeling of found footage recorded by someone within
that era. The framing of every scene is perfect to highlight not just the
performances but also the dialogue the characters say.
I was
surprised the film isn’t as slow-paced as Lana’s previous serious dramas.
‘Sisa’ is an entertaining, immersive and powerful drama that will leave you in
awe because of its story, powerhouse cast and how it is told. This is Jun
Robles Lana at his best, controlling how every scene is perceived and
presented, and demonstrating a masterful command over its narrative that keeps
the audience glued to the screen from start to finish.
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