Women of the Weeping River

Women of the Weeping River is a 2016 drama film directed by Sheron Dayoc. It is set in Jolo, Sulu, with an ensemble cast of non-actors from the Western Mindanao region.

Plot
Two women in a remote Muslim community confront an escalating blood feud and reach deep into themselves in hopes to undo the feud stretching back generations.

Production
The film was shot over two weeks in July 2016, in Zamboanga City, and Jolo. The film was shot in 4K resolution with Sony A7S-II, and Panasonic Varicam LT cameras, with Leica Summicron-C lenses. The production is one of the first films using the Varicam LT. It was later presented in cinemas at 2.35 aspect ratio.

QCinema International Film Festival 2016
The film won:
 * Best Picture
 * Best Actress (Laila Ulao)
 * Best Supporting Actor (Taha Daranda)

40th Gawad Urian Awards
It led with 12 nominations at the 40th Gawad Urian Awards, held at ABS-CBN Studio 10 on July 20, 2017. It won six awards including:


 * Best Picture
 * Best Director (Sheron Dayoc)
 * Best Screenplay (Sheron Dayoc)
 * Best Supporting Actress (Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans)
 * Best Cinematography (Rommel Sales)
 * Best Editing (Carlo Francisco Manatad)

Critical reception
Critics have praised the film for its portrayal of conflicts in Mindanao.