Dalangpanan

Synopsis

Despite being only a five-minute boat ride away from Cebu City, at the foot of the country’s record-breaking new expressway, Shell Island is an unfamiliar name to many Cebuanos today. “Dalangpanan” sheds light on the island, following a day in the life of one of its residents to uncover the stories and struggles of living on a forgotten, desolate land amidst progressive, bustling cities. Through the voices of the Shell locals, audiences learn why and how they ended up settling there, and what their future could possibly be. The documentary’s title, which literally translates to “refuge” in Cebuano, is a nod to what the island might mean to those living on it—a home, a source of hope, or even more.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Zhynnon Mantos
Writing	Writer	Lara Batulan Mila Lagahit Bianca Cabrera
Camera	Director of Photography	Zhynnon Mantos
Art	Production Design	Gilliane Dayan
Production	Researcher	Gilliane Dayan Bianca Cabrera
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