Signal Rock

{{Infobox film

| image = Signal_Rock.jpeg

| caption = Official movie poster

| name = Signal Rock

| director = Chito S. Roño

| producer = Chito S. Roño

| writer = Rody Vera

| starring = {{Plainlist|

Christian Bables
Daria Ramirez
Nanding Josef
Mon Confiado
Elora Españo
Keanna Reeves
Francis Magundayao
Archie Adamos
Sue Prado
Jomari Umpa
Ces Quesada
Kokoy de Santos

}}

| music = Erwin Fajardo

| cinematography = Neil Daza

| editing = Carlo Francisco Manatad

| studio = CSR Productions

| distributor = Regal Films

| released = {{film date|2018|08|15|}}

| country = Philippines

| language = Filipino

| runtime = 130 minutes{{cite web|url=https://www.clickthecity.com/movies/detail/HQk7F3/signal-rock|title='Signal Rock' running time:1 hour and 10 minutes|website=Click the City|accessdate=September 1, 2018}}

| budget =

| gross =

}}

Signal Rock is a 2018 Filipino independent drama film produced and directed by Chito S. Roño, starring Christian Bables together with an ensemble cast. The film was produced by CSR Productions and distributed by Regal Entertainment on August 15, 2018 which serves as the official entry to the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/284717/signal-rock-starring-christian-bables-teaser-now-released|title='Signal Rock' starring Christian Bables teaser now released|author=Abanilla, Clarizel|date=July 21, 2018|time=01:56PM|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|publisher=Inquirer (Entertainment)|accessdate=September 1, 2018}} It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.{{cite web |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/28552/signal-rock-is-philippine-foreign-language-film-entry-to-oscars-2019 |title=Signal Rock is Philippine Foreign Language Film entry to Oscars 2019 |work=PEP News |first=Jocelyn |last=Dimaculangan |date=26 September 2018 |accessdate=26 September 2018}}

Based on a true story and set in 1990s, the film follows Intoy (Bables), as he takes care of his family in Biri, Samar while his sister is overseas and is only able to contact her while atop the strange rock formations on the edge of the island.

Premise

The story follows Intoy (Bables) who lives with his family in Biri, Northern Samar while his sister Vicky works in Finland. Vicky marries a foreigner believing that it will solve their financial problems. In order to contact his sister, Intoy must scramble about the strange rock formations in the island to attain signal, as is it the only location where he can do so. Intoy experiences conflict due to his love for a woman who will soon leave for Manila, his duty in the island, and his ambitions, which include leaving the island for work. Traditionally, women leave the island, while the men stay.{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/208985-signal-rock-movie-tackles-family-members-left-behind-better-life|title='Signal Rock' depicts leaving behind family members for a better life|author=Del Valle, Precious|date=August 7, 2018|time=02:23 PM|website=Rappler|accessdate=September 1, 2018}}

Cast

Christian Bables{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/08/15/18/ppp-review-signal-rock-is-another-chito-roo-masterpiece|title='Signal Rock' is another Chito Roño masterpiece|author=Hawson, Fred|time=11:06 AM|date=August 15, 2018|website=ABS-CBN Corporation|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|accessdate=September 1, 2018}} as Intoy Abakan
Daria Ramirez as Alicia Abakan
Nanding Josef as Jamin Abakan
Mon Confiado as Damian
Elora Españo as Rachel
Keanna Reeves as Gloria
Francis Magundayao as Bong
Archie Adamos as Mario
Sue Prado as Loida
Jomari Umpa as Kiko
Ces Quesada as Chona
Kokoy De Santos as Gabs
Judy Ann Santos{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BmsdpnshADO/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BmsdpnshADO |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=registration|title=SIGNAL ROCK Trivia: Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo is the voice behind "Ate Victoria", the protagonist's sister.|date=August 20, 2018|website=Instagram|publisher=Regal Entertainment|accessdate=September 1, 2018}}{{cbignore}}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2020}} as Vicky Abakan
Mara Lopez as Gina
Ruby Ruiz as Mila
Dido dela Paz
Arnold Reyes as Joaquin
Menggie Cobarrubias as Mayor
Joel Saracho
JayR Versales
Lee O'Brian as Finnish Consul

Awards and nominations

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scope="col" \| Year ! scope="col" \| Award-giving body ! scope="col" \| Recipient(s) ! scope="col" \| Award ! scope="col" \| Result
rowspan="4"\|{{center\|2018}} \|rowspan="3"\| 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino{{Cite news\|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/289653/signal-rock-wins-big-2018-ppp\|title='Signal Rock' wins big at 2018 PPP\|first=Marinel R.\|last=Cruz\|date=August 22, 2018\|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Critics' Choice}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Special Jury Prize}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Performance by an Actor}} \|{{won}}
5th Hanoi International Film Festival{{Cite web\|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/07/1866365/filipinos-win-honors-hanoi-international-filmfest\|title=Filipinos win honors in Hanoi International Filmfest\|first=Celso de Guzman\|last=Caparas\|website=The Philippine Star}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/the-dark-room-takes-best-film-at-hanoi-international-film-festival/5134174.article\|title='The Dark Room' takes best film at Hanoi International Film Festival\|first=Silvia\|last=Wong2018-11-01T07:58:00+00:00\|website=Screen}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Main Actor}} \|{{won}}
rowspan="55"\|{{center\|2019}} \| 17th Dhaka International Film Festival{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dhakafilmfestival.org/award-2019/\|title=Award 2019 \| DHAKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL}} \|{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Script}} \|{{won}}
rowspan="4"\| ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards[https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/celebrity/signal-rock-wins-best-film-in-asean-international-film-festival/ar-AAANdxh?li=BBr8Mkn]{{dead link\|date=June 2020}}{{Cite web\|url=https://sw-ke.facebook.com/aiffa.sarawak/videos/live-aiffa-2019-gala-night/519141625283986/\|title=[LIVE] AIFFA 2019 GALA NIGHT\|via=sw-ke.facebook.com}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Film}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Best Director}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Elora Españo}} \|{{center\|Best Actress}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Screenplay}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="5"\|3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards{{Cite web\|url=https://www.facebook.com/henry.magahis/posts/10211226220285008\|title=Henry Magahis\|via=Facebook}}{{Primary source inline\|date=June 2020}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Independent Film}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Best Director (Independent Film)}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actress}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Arnold Reyes}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actor}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="5"\|67th FAMAS Awards{{Cite web\|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/229219-list-famas-awards-2019-winners\|title=FULL LIST: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards\|website=Rappler}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Picture}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actress}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Nanding Josef}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Original Screenplay}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="9"\|41st Gawad Urian Awards{{Cite web\|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/233278-list-winners-gawad-urian-awards-2019\|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2019\|website=Rappler}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Picture}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Best Director}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actress}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Screenplay}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Neil Daza}} \|{{center\|Best Cinematography}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Mark Sabas}} \|{{center\|Best Production Design}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Carlo Francisco Manatad}} \|{{center\|Best Editing}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Albert Michael Idioma}} \|{{center\|Best Sound}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="9"\|35th PMPC Star Award for Movies{{Cite web\|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/232071-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2019\|title=FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019\|website=Rappler}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Movie of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Movie Director of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Movie Supporting Actress of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Movie Screenwriter of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Neil Daza}} \|{{center\|Movie Cinematographer of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Mark Sabas}} \|{{center\|Movie Production Designer of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Carlo Francisco Manatad}} \|{{center\|Movie Editor of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Albert Michael Idioma}} \|{{center\|Movie Sound Engineer of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="10"\|3rd EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice){{Cite web\|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/235394-list-winners-eddys-awards-2019\|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Eddys Awards 2019\|website=Rappler}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Picture}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Best Director}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actress}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Screenplay}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Neil Daza}} \|{{center\|Best Cinematography}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Jaypee Estigoy}} \|{{center\|Best Visual Effects}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Mark Sabas}} \|{{center\|Best Production Design}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Carlo Francisco Manatad}} \|{{center\|Best Editing}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Albert Michael Idioma}} \|{{center\|Best Sound}} \|{{nom}}
rowspan="3"\|6th UFF Urduja Film Heritage Awards{{Cite web\|url=https://urdujafilmfestival.blogspot.com/2019/\|title=Urduja Film Festival\|website=urdujafilmfestival.blogspot.com}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Jury Award (Movie of the Year: Drama)}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Neil Daza}} \|{{center\|Best Cinematography}} \|{{won}}
rowspan="9"\|37th FAP Luna Awards{{Cite web\|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/246128-list-winners-luna-awards-2019\|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2019\|website=Rappler}} \|{{center\|Signal Rock}} \|{{center\|Best Picture}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Chito S. Roño}} \|{{center\|Best Director}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Christian Bables}} \|{{center\|Best Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Mon Confiado}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actor}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Daria Ramirez}} \|{{center\|Best Supporting Actress}} \|{{won}}
{{center\|Rody Vera}} \|{{center\|Best Screenplay}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Neil Daza}} \|{{center\|Best Cinematography}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Mark Sabas}} \|{{center\|Best Production Design}} \|{{nom}}
{{center\|Albert Michael Idioma}} \|{{center\|Best Sound}} \|{{nom}}

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scope="col" | Year

! scope="col" | Award-giving body

! scope="col" | Recipient(s)

! scope="col" | Award

! scope="col" | Result

rowspan="4"|{{center|2018}}

|rowspan="3"| 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino{{Cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/289653/signal-rock-wins-big-2018-ppp|title='Signal Rock' wins big at 2018 PPP|first=Marinel R.|last=Cruz|date=August 22, 2018|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Critics' Choice}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Special Jury Prize}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Performance by an Actor}}

|{{won}}

5th Hanoi International Film Festival{{Cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2018/11/07/1866365/filipinos-win-honors-hanoi-international-filmfest|title=Filipinos win honors in Hanoi International Filmfest|first=Celso de Guzman|last=Caparas|website=The Philippine Star}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/the-dark-room-takes-best-film-at-hanoi-international-film-festival/5134174.article|title='The Dark Room' takes best film at Hanoi International Film Festival|first=Silvia|last=Wong2018-11-01T07:58:00+00:00|website=Screen}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Main Actor}}

|{{won}}

rowspan="55"|{{center|2019}}

| 17th Dhaka International Film Festival{{Cite web|url=http://www.dhakafilmfestival.org/award-2019/|title=Award 2019 | DHAKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL}}

|{{center|Rody Vera}}

|{{center|Best Script}}

|{{won}}

rowspan="4"| ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards[https://www.msn.com/en-ph/entertainment/celebrity/signal-rock-wins-best-film-in-asean-international-film-festival/ar-AAANdxh?li=BBr8Mkn]{{dead link|date=June 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://sw-ke.facebook.com/aiffa.sarawak/videos/live-aiffa-2019-gala-night/519141625283986/|title=[LIVE] AIFFA 2019 GALA NIGHT|via=sw-ke.facebook.com}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Film}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Director}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Actress}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Screenplay}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="5"|3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/henry.magahis/posts/10211226220285008|title=Henry Magahis|via=Facebook}}{{Primary source inline|date=June 2020}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Independent Film}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Director (Independent Film)}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actress}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actor}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="5"|67th FAMAS Awards{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/229219-list-famas-awards-2019-winners|title=FULL LIST: Winners of the 2019 FAMAS Awards|website=Rappler}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Picture}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actress}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Original Screenplay}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="9"|41st Gawad Urian Awards{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/233278-list-winners-gawad-urian-awards-2019|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Gawad Urian 2019|website=Rappler}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Picture}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Director}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actress}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Screenplay}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Cinematography}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Production Design}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Editing}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Sound}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="9"|35th PMPC Star Award for Movies{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/232071-list-winners-pmpc-star-awards-movies-2019|title=FULL LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards for Movies 2019|website=Rappler}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Movie of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Director of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Supporting Actress of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Screenwriter of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Cinematographer of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Production Designer of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Editor of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Sound Engineer of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="10"|3rd EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice){{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/235394-list-winners-eddys-awards-2019|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Eddys Awards 2019|website=Rappler}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Picture}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Director}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actress}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Screenplay}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Cinematography}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Visual Effects}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Production Design}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Editing}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Sound}}

|{{nom}}

rowspan="3"|6th UFF Urduja Film Heritage Awards{{Cite web|url=https://urdujafilmfestival.blogspot.com/2019/|title=Urduja Film Festival|website=urdujafilmfestival.blogspot.com}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Jury Award (Movie of the Year: Drama)}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Cinematography}}

|{{won}}

rowspan="9"|37th FAP Luna Awards{{Cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/246128-list-winners-luna-awards-2019|title=FULL LIST: Winners, Luna Awards 2019|website=Rappler}}

|{{center|Signal Rock}}

|{{center|Best Picture}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Director}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actor}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Supporting Actress}}

|{{won}}

|{{center|Best Screenplay}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Cinematography}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Production Design}}

|{{nom}}

|{{center|Best Sound}}

|{{nom}}

Ratings

According to the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), due to several foul language, mature theme, and some sex scenes, only audiences eighteen (18) years old and above can view this well crafted film (Director's Cut). The MTRCB classified the film as rated R-18.{{Cite web|title=Movie and Television Review and Classification Board|url=https://midas.mtrcb.gov.ph/site/#!/mp|access-date=2021-08-19|website=midas.mtrcb.gov.ph}}