User:Gerryyabes/Isang Araw Lang (film)

Isang Araw Lang (film) is a 2009 Filipino indie film directed by Daniel Razon. A directorial debut which tells a story of a former military officer and he choose to live as a jeepney driver. Living a humble life, he continue to inspire people in the community to do good despite all the odds.

Plot
A former military officer (played by Daniel Razon) who turned his back at war and power when he learned about God through the scriptures. He chose to live a humble life as a jeepney driver who only manages to make ends meet for his family. Even with meager income, he works hard to sustain and supports several orphans and willingly helps other people in the community regardless how the situation could be very inconvenient for him. His popularity in town town as a man with a big heart, people come to him for help, wise words and consolation. When one of the orphans needed a large sum of money for a bone marrow transplant, Kuya Daniel had an encounter with a corrupt politician (played by Rey PJ Abellana) who wouldn’t think twice about taking advantage of the poor and sick child’s situation. In a country where people have already lost its hope for reform and honest governance by its officials, everyone even common people have the power to effect change no matter how difficult and impossible it may seem. A steadfast faith and a heart of good intentions can move mountains.

Cast

 * Daniel Razon as Daniel Balagas, a jeepney driver.
 * Emilio Garcia as Col. Arthur Cuevas
 * Rey PJ Abellana as Congressman Ricardo
 * Arnel Ignacio as Arnie
 * Natasha Ledesma as Amy
 * Robert Miller as Ramo
 * Rene Jose as Rene
 * Eloisa Cruz Canlas as Aleng Choleng
 * Tony Arevalo as Ka Tony
 * Robbie Packing as Dyani
 * Ryan Ramos as Ryan
 * Krist Melecio as Kryst
 * Mayumi Lugod as Alice
 * Gerry Casupanan as Elmo
 * Janel Navalta as Aileen
 * CJ Melecio as Estong

Sequels

 * Isang Araw
 * Isang Araw, Ikatlong Yugto

Critical Response
There were 24 IMDb users who gave a rating for the movie of 8.3/10.