Ploning

In the present, a mysterious Taiwanese fisherman, Muo Sei, lands in the town of Cuyo, Palawan beside the sea where he immediately looks for someone named "Ploning". In a flashback to some years ago, Ploning is known as a hardworking and thoughtful woman who, despite her age and beauty, decided not to marry. She had loved a man named Tomas fourteen years ago who left for a better life in Manila leaving her heartbroken and pining for his return.{{cite web | title = Ploning: Story | date = March 31, 2008 | publisher = Ploning Official Website | url = http://www.ploningthemovie.com/features.html | accessdate = 2008-05-15}}{{cite web | title = Ploning: Cast | date = March 31, 2008 | publisher = Ploning Official Website | url = http://www.ploningthemovie.com/cast.html | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} Despite this, Ploning continues her role as a dutiful daughter to the town patriarch Susing and to Tomas' grieving mother Intang, a compassionate friend to outsider Alma, and a caretaker of the invalid Juaning, whose son Digo she has taken under her care as well.

Ploning however, decides to leave their peaceful life to look for Tomas in Manila. Digo, overcome by grief, seeks help in the town guest, the nurse Celeste, whom they learn also had a lover named Tomas back in Manila. Due to her deep devotion, Ploning rejects the notion that this Tomas and her Tomas are the same person. On the day Ploning disappears, rain falls on Cuyo who has been suffering a dry season. Muo Sei is later revealed to be Digo, and the townspeople who are leading the town are the people Ploning helped back then.

• Judy Ann Santos as Ploning
• Gina Pareño as Intang
• Mylene Dizon as Celeste
• Meryll Soriano as Alma
• Ces Quesada as Nieves
• Tony Mabesa as Susing
• Crispin Pineda as Toting
• Eugene Domingo as Juaning
• Tessie Tomas as Seling / Old Celeste
• Ketchup Eusebio as Badocdoc
• Ronnie Lazaro as Old Veling
• Joel Torre as Old Siloy
• Beth Tamayo as Divina
• Jojit Lorenzo as Basit
• Spanky Manikan as Tsuy
• Cedric Amit as Rodrigo
• Lucas Agustin as Siloy
• Ogoy Agustin as Veling
• Bojong Fernandez as Muo Sei

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The filming of Ploning was entirely done on the municipality of Cuyo in Palawan. It was directed by Dante Nico Garcia, who incidentally, is a native of the town. According to him, the film is based on his childhood memories of the town. When he wrote the screenplay for the film with Benjamin Lingan, he decided to use his native tongue, Cuyonon.{{cite news | last = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn| title = On the Set: "Ploning" in Cuyo, Palawan | publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2008-02-26 | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/1639/ON-THE-SET:-Ploning-in-Cuyo,-Palawan | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} He had stated that the inspiration for the character Judy Ann Santos played in the film is based on a Cuyonon folk song about a girl's hidden feelings, originally sung by a male but was first recorded by a female. This led him to think of a story of a woman singing the song while remembering her lover.{{cite news| last = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn| title = Judy Ann Santos brings life to the folk song "Ploning"| url = http://telebisyon.net/balita/Judy-Ann-Santos-brings-life-to-the-folk-song-Ploning/artikulo/16547/| accessdate = 2008-12-24| url-status = dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090112034018/http://telebisyon.net/balita/Judy-Ann-Santos-brings-life-to-the-folk-song-Ploning/artikulo/16547/| archivedate = 2009-01-12}} (Tagalog)

Shooting of the film was done in various locales of the town. This includes the pier, the waiting place of Ploning; and Intigan beach. The basketball court, meanwhile, provided for a setting for the first meeting between Digo and Celeste, while Emilod was the location for the esposada (bridal shower), which took three nights to shoot. A cemetery was purposely built for the film and the locals decided to preserve it as a tourist attraction. The film was produced by Panoramamanila Pictures Co.,{{cite web | title = Ploning: Meet the Team | date = March 31, 2008 | publisher = Ploning Official Website | url = http://www.ploningthemovie.com/about_filmmakers_prodteam.html | accessdate = 2008-05-15}} which, despite its fledgeling status, tried its best to authenticate the production of the film. Cashew nut brittle, the town's delicacy, as well as the harvesting of salt in an asinan was showcased in the film. Cuyo's Pagdayao Festival, an Ati-atihan-like celebration usually celebrated on August 27, was also featured as the town fiesta.

The cast of Ploning is played by veteran actors as well as newcomers to show business. Veteran actress Judy Ann Santos got the title role. Compared to her other roles, which are very dramatic (particularly that of Mara in Mara Clara),{{cite news | last = Oliveros, Oliver| title = "Ploning" holds gala premiere at the Meralco theater| publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2008-05-15 | url = http://www.pep.ph/guide/1951/Ploning-holds-gala-premiere-night-at-Meralco-theater | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} her character in the film is seen as mellow and reserved. Numerous comediennes are also cast in the film, such as Gina Pareño (as Intang), Eugene Domingo (as Juaning), Ces Quesada (as Nieves), and Tessie Tomas (as Seling), whose dramatic performances seem weird in contrast to Santos'. The role of Celeste is supposed to have been given to Iza Calzado but Mylene Dizon took the role instead when scheduling conflicts between the film and Joaquin Bordado were not resolved.{{cite news | last = de Calma, Archie| title = Iza Calzado sees no jealousy issue between BF Gerry Garcia and leading man Robin Padilla| publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2008-04-21 | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/17188/Iza-Calzado-sees-no-jealousy-issue-between-BF-Gerry-Garcia-and-leading-man-Robin-Padilla | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} (Tagalog) Other cast members include newcomers Lukas Agustin (as Siloy), Ogoy Agustin (as Veiling), Cedric Amit (as Digo), and Bodjong Fernandez (as Mou Sei) as well as established actors Ketchup Eusebio (as Badocdoc), Ronnie Lazaro (as Old Veiling), Jojit Lorenzo (as Basit), Tony Mabesa (as Susing), Spanky Manikan (as Tsuy), Crispin Piñeda (as Toting), Meryl Soriano (as Alma), Beth Tamayo (as Divina), and Joel Torre (as Mayor Siloy).

The inspiration for the film came from the folk song "Ploning". A fragment is shown below:{{cite web | title = Listen Ploning: A Cuyonon Folk Song| url = http://www.getalyric.com/listen/WaOtvrtw9Gk/ploning_a_cuyuno_folk_song | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090204063210/http://www.getalyric.com/listen/WaOtvrtw9Gk/ploning_a_cuyuno_folk_song | url-status = usurped | archive-date = February 4, 2009 | accessdate = 2008-05-15}}

Ploning premiered in limited release from April 30 to May 6, 2008 with Filipino subtitles in the Philippines before going to wider release and subsequent worldwide screenings with English subtitles. The film was shown during the 6th Paris Cinema International Film Festival on July 5, 2008, as part of a showcase which featured Filipino films such as Himala and Kubrador.{{cite news | title = Paris Cinema Festival honors Filipino films | publisher = GMA | date = 2008-07-07 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/105482/Paris-Cinema-Festival-honors-Filipino-films | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} It was then seen in the Hong Kong Asian Independent Film Festival on November 16 and 21 and the 39th International Film Festival of India on November 28 and 30, 2008.{{cite web | title = Hkaiff| url = http://www.hkaiff.hk/index.php | accessdate = 2008-12-24 | url-status = usurped | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090203225150/http://www.hkaiff.hk/index.php | archivedate = 2009-02-03 }} (Chinese){{cite web|title=Welcome To IFFI |url=http://iffi.gov.in/index.asp |accessdate=2008-12-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026043536/http://iffi.gov.in/index.asp |archivedate=October 26, 2008 }} Before 2008 ended, Ploning premiered at the Asian Festival of First Films in Singapore on December 9, where it received a Best Director award and a Best Screenplay/Script nomination.{{cite web|title=Award Winners of AFFF 2008 |url=http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/award2008.html |accessdate=2008-12-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220032939/http://www.asianfirstfilms.com/award2008.html |archivedate=December 20, 2008 }}

In the United States, Ploning was shown during the 20th Palm Springs International Film Festival held in Palm Springs, California on January 12 and 13, 2009, with lead star Judy Ann Santos and director Dante Nico Garcia in attendance.{{cite web | title = News in 2008 | url = http://www.psfilmfest.org/news/detail.aspx?NID=165&year=2008 | accessdate = 2008-12-24 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090126203211/http://www.psfilmfest.org/news/detail.aspx?NID=165&year=2008 | archivedate = 2009-01-26 }} It was part of the For Your Consideration program at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center in Rafael, California, where it was screened on January 18, 2009 with director Garcia in attendance.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafilm.org/rfc/films/1014.html |title=Ploning - California Film Institute |publisher=Cafilm.org |date=2009-01-18 |accessdate=2009-12-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203090843/http://www.cafilm.org/rfc/films/1014.html |archivedate=2009-02-03 }} It was then seen at the 10th Newport Beach Film Festival in Newport Beach, California on April 26, 2009.{{cite web |url=http://newportbeach.bside.com/2009/films/ploning_newportbeach2009 |title=Newport Beach Film Festival 2009 : Ploning |publisher=Newportbeach.bside.com |accessdate=2009-12-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091210125716/http://newportbeach.bside.com/2009/films/ploning_newportbeach2009 |archivedate=2009-12-10 }}

DVDs and VCDs of the film were released during the Christmas season by GMA Records and Home Video.{{cite news | title = Ploning on DVD| publisher = Philippine Star | date = 2008-12-25 | url = http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=426745&publicationSubCategoryId=70 | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} These contain the film as well as bonus features such as the trailer and behind the scenes productions. There are Tagalog/Filipino subtitles but no English subtitles.

The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) graded Ploning with an "A" evaluation, entitling it to a 100% tax rebate on its earnings.{{cite news | last = Miralles, Nitz| title = "Ploning" graded "A" by Cinema Evaluation Board | publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2008-04-29 | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/17316/Ploning-graded-A-by-Cinema-Evaluation-Board | accessdate = 2008-05-15}} (Tagalog) Meanwhile, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) gave it a "General Patronage" rating. After it was officially selected for the Academy Awards, it was reported that the Philippine government had given one million pesos (twenty thousand US dollars) in support of the film.{{cite news | title = Ploning bid for Oscars gets P1M aid from govt | publisher = GMA News | date = 2008-12-04 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/137519/Ploning-bid-for-Oscars-gets-P1M-aid-from-govt | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} Various celebrities were also noted to have supported the film.{{cite news | title = Celebrities donate prized items for Ploning | publisher = GMA News | date = 2008-11-30 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/136625/Celebrities-donate-prized-items-for-Ploning | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} (Tagalog){{cite news | last = Llanera, Melba| title = Judy Ann Santos admits begging for Ploning | publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal |date = 2008-12-07 | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/20147/Judy-Ann-Santos-admits-begging-for-Ploning | accessdate = 2008-12-26}} (Tagalog) The film gained critical praise after Dante Nico Garcia won the Best Director award while he and Benjamin Lingan were nominated for the Best Screenplay award during the Asian Festival of First Film Awards in Singapore.{{cite web | last = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn| title=Dante Nico Garcia of "Ploning" named Best Director in Singapore | website=Philippine Entertainment Portal | date=12 December 2008 | url=http://www.pep.ph/news/20216/Dante-Nico-Garcia-of-Ploning-named-Best-Director-in-Singapore | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081213062153/http://www.pep.ph/news/20216/Dante-Nico-Garcia-of-Ploning-named-Best-Director-in-Singapore | archive-date=13 December 2008 | url-status=dead }}{{cite news | title = Film o przemocy w sekcie najlepszy na azjatyckim festiwalu debiutów | url = http://www.filmweb.pl/Film+o+przemocy+w+sekcie+najlepszy+na+azjatyckim+festiwalu+debiut%C3%B3w,News,id=48108 | accessdate = 2008-12-24}} (Polish)

Judy Ann Santos, the film's star, was involved in a minor controversy when her home network, ABS-CBN, refused to promote Ploning and instead chose to promote the film When Love Begins.{{cite news| last = de Calma, Archie| title = Judy Ann Santos hurt by ABS CBNs strictly business stand on Ploning| publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal| date = 2008-04-27| url = http://www.pep.ph/news/17275/Judy-Ann-Santos-hurt-by-ABS-CBNs-strictly-business-stand-on-Ploning/4| accessdate = 2008-12-26| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090203012626/http://www.pep.ph/news/17275/Judy-Ann-Santos-hurt-by-ABS-CBNs-strictly-business-stand-on-Ploning/4| archive-date = 2009-02-03| url-status = dead}} (Tagalog) This led to disputes between her manager, Alfie Lorenzo, and the network though both parties have since reconciled.{{cite news | last = Llanera, Melba| title = Judy Ann Santos finally renews contract with ABS-CBN | publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal |date = 2008-11-07 | url =https://www.pep.ph/news/19808/judy-ann-santos-finally-renews-contract-with-abs-cbn |accessdate=2020-01-16}} (Tagalog) In August 2008, she returned to Cuyo to grace the screenings and was awarded as the town's "adopted daughter".{{cite news | last = Dimaculangan, Jocelyn| title = Judy Ann Santos says being nominated for the Oscars is surreal | publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal | date = 2008-09-02 | url = http://www.pep.ph/news/18992/Judy-Ann-Santos-says-being-nominated-for-the-Oscars-is-surreal | accessdate = 2008-12-24}}

Ploning's road to the Oscars ended when the Top 9 shortlisted entries (later narrowed to the Final 5) for the Best Foreign Language Film category was announced but the team behind Ploning remained positive and appreciative of the experience.

{{cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090115-183454/Left-out-of-Oscars-Ploning-is-unfazed |title=Left out of Oscars, 'Ploning' is unfazed |publisher=INQUIRER.net |date=2009-01-15 |accessdate=2009-12-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220050602/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090115-183454/Left-out-of-Oscars-Ploning-is-unfazed |archivedate=2009-02-20 }} On January 18, 2009, ABS-CBN aired the primetime television special Pangarap ni Ploning (Dream of Ploning), which chronicled the fundraising events mounted to finance the lobbying efforts for the film's Oscar bid.{{cite web|author=Ryan Agoncillo |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/20504/Ploning-fails-in-its-Oscar-bid/3 |title=FIRST READ ON PEP: "Ploning" fails in its Oscar bid |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-01-14 |accessdate=2009-12-06}} Then, on February 22, 2009, lead star Judy Ann Santos and director Dante Nico Garcia launched the Ploning Foundation to help future filmmakers raise funds for the promotion of the chosen Philippine entry similar to what they did for Ploning.{{cite web |author=Jocelyn Dimaculangan |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/3444/Judy-Ann-Santos-to-be-paired-with-Ogie-Alcasid-in-Regal-film |title=Judy Ann Santos to be paired with Ogie Alcasid in Regal film |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-02-23 |accessdate=2009-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090318072027/http://www.pep.ph/guide/3444/Judy-Ann-Santos-to-be-paired-with-Ogie-Alcasid-in-Regal-film |archive-date=2009-03-18 |url-status=dead }}

• Official Entry of the Philippines for Best Foreign Language Film of the 81st Academy Awards.{{cite news | title = PEP: Ploning is RP entry to '09 Oscars | publisher = GMA | date = 2008-09-01 | url = http://www.gmanews.tv/story/117418/PEP-Ploning-is-RP-entry-to-09-Oscars | accessdate = 2008-12-24}}
• Asian Festival of First Film Awards (Singapore)
• : Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia — Win
• : Best Screenplay/Script: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan — Nominees
• 7th Gawad Tanglaw {{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/3225/7th-Gawad-TANGLAW-honor-list-revealed |title=7th Gawad TANGLAW honor list revealed |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-01-15 |accessdate=2009-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090218133216/http://www.pep.ph/guide/3225/7th-Gawad-TANGLAW-honor-list-revealed |archive-date=2009-02-18 |url-status=dead }}
• : Best Film — Win
• : Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia — Win
• : Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos — Win
• : Best Screenplay: — Win
• : Best Story: — Win
• : Best Cinematography — Win
• : Best Editing — Win
• 6th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards {{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21081/Ploning-and-Boses-dominate-6th-Golden-Screen-Awards-nominations |title=Ploning and Boses dominate 6th Golden Screen Awards nominations |date=2009-03-09 |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Best Motion Picture—Drama
• : Best Direction: Dante Nico Garcia
• : Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role—Drama: Judy Ann Santos
• : Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role—Drama, Musical or Comedy: Mylene Dizon
• : Breakthrough Performance by an Actor: Cedric Amit, Bojong Fernandez
• : Best Original Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
• : Best Cinematography: Charlie Peralta
• : Best Editing: Danny Añonuevo — Win {{cite web |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21632/Indie-film-Boses-wins-six-trophies-at-6th-Golden-Screen-Awards |title=Indie film Boses wins six trophies at 6th Golden Screen Awards |date=2009-05-01 |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Best Production Design: Raymund George Fernandez
• : Best Sound: Mike Idioma — Win
• : Best Musical Score: Jessie Lasaten
• 11th Gawad Pasado Awards {{cite web|author=Alex Datu |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/3795/Gawad-PASADO-2008-nominees-unveiled |title=Gawad PASADO 2008 nominees unveiled |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-04-27 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Pinakapasadong Pelikula (Best Film) — Win {{cite web|author=Noel Orsal |url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/3906/Gawad-Pasado-winners-unveiled |title=Gawad Pasado winners unveiled |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-05-13 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Pinakapasadong Direktor (Best Director): Dante Nico Garcia — Win
• : Pinakapasadong Aktres (Best Actress): Judy Ann Santos — Win
• : Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres (Best Supporting Actress): Ces Quesada
• : Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres (Best Supporting Actress): Mylene Dizon
• : Pinakapasadong Dulang Pampelikula (Best Screenplay): Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan — Win
• : Pinakapasadong Istorya (Best Story): Dante Nico Garcia
• : Pinakapasadong Sinematograpiya (Best Cinematography): Charlie Peralta — Win
• : Pinakapasadong Editing (Best Editing): Danny Anonuevo
• : Pinakapasadong Musika (Best Musical Score): Jessie Lasaten
• : Pinakapasadong Tunog (Best Sound): Albert Michael Idioma
• : Pinakapasadong Pelikula sa Pag-gamit ng Wika — Win {{cite web |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090508-203762/Teachers-name-best-movies-for-students |title=Teachers name 'best movies for students' |publisher=INQUIRER.net |date=2009-05-08 |accessdate=2009-12-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090511130404/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090508-203762/Teachers-name-best-movies-for-students |archivedate=2009-05-11 }}
• 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies {{cite web|author=File photos |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21290/Baler-leads-with-13-nominations-in-25th-Star-Awards-for-Movies/1/1 |title="Baler" leads with 13 nominations in 25th Star Awards for Movies |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-03-26 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Movie of the Year
• : Movie Director of the Year: Dante Nico Garcia
• : New Movie Actor of the Year: Bojong Fernandez
• : Original Movie Screenplay of the Year: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
• : Movie Cinematographer of the Year: Charlie S. Peralta
• : Movie Editor of the Year: Danny Añonuevo
• : Movie Production Designer of the Year: Raymund Jorge Fernandez
• : Movie Musical Scorer of the Year: Jessie Lasaten — Win {{cite web|author=Noel Orsal |url=http://www.pep.ph/news/21918/Sharon-Cuneta-and-Jericho-Rosales-win-top-honors-in-Star-Awards-for-Movies-2009 |title=Sharon Cuneta and Jericho Rosales win top honors in Star Awards for Movies 2009 |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-05-29 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Movie Sound Engineer of the Year: Mike Idioma
• 32nd Gawad Urian Awards {{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/4437/32nd-Gawad-Urian-nominees-unveiled |title=32nd Gawad Urian nominees unveiled |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-08-06 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
• : Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
• : Best Editing: Danny Añonuevo
• : Best Production Design: Raymund Jorge Fernandez
• : Best Music: Jessie Lasaten
• : Best Sound: Mike Idioma
• 57th FAMAS Awards {{cite web|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/4831/57th-FAMAS-Awards-finalists-revealed |title=57th FAMAS Awards finalists revealed |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=2009-10-05 |accessdate=2009-12-06}}
• : Best Picture
• : Best Director: Dante Nico Garcia
• : Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
• : Best Supporting Actor: Boyong Fernandez
• : Best Supporting Actress: Gina Pareño
• : Best Story: Dante Nico Garcia
• : Best Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
• : Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
• : Best Art Direction: Raymond Fernandez
• : Best Musical Score: Jesse Lasaten Win
• : Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma
• : Best Editing: Danilo Añonuevo
• : Best Visual Effects: Optima Digital Win
• 3rd Gawad GENIO Awards
• : Best Film
• : Best Film Director: Dante Nico Garcia
• : Best Film Actress: Judy Ann Santos
• : Best Film Cinematographer: Charlie S. Peralta
• : Best Film Editor: Danilo Añonuevo
• : Best Film Musical Scorer: Jesse Lasaten Win
• : Best Film Screenwriter: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
• : Best Film Sound Engineer: Albert Michael Idioma
• : Best Film Story: Dante Nico Garcia
• : Best Film Visual Effects: Optima Digital
• 27th FAP Luna Awards {{cite web|url=http://filmacademyphil.org/?p=1673 |title=27TH LUNA AWARDS NOMINEES RELEASED |publisher=Film Academy of the Philippines |date=2009-09-16 |accessdate=2009-12-06}} (nominations only; needs updating)
• : Best Picture
• : Best Actress: Judy Ann Santos
• : Best Screenplay: Dante Nico Garcia & Benjamin Lingan
• : Best Cinematography: Charlie S. Peralta
• : Best Production Design: Raymond George Fernandez
• : Best Musical Scoring: Jesse Lasaten
• : Best Sound: Albert Michael Idioma

The soundtrack used composes only of Cuyonon folk songs arranged and performed by the musical group SINIKA.

1. "Esmeralda"
2. "Pondo, Pondo"
3. "Konsomisyon"
4. "Ploning" (Song by: Pauline Kaye P. Gilongos)

The series was released onto DVD-format and VCD-format by GMA Records. The DVD contained the movie the full-length trailer of the movie. The DVD/VCD was released in 2008.

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• {{Official website|http://www.ploningthemovie.com}}
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