Aguila

A three and a half hour movie about the story of Daniel Aguila

Plot outline

Flashbacks encompass the history of the Philippines as well as the life story of the elderly Daniel Aguila. The Aguila family gathers to celebrate Daniel's 88th birthday, but the old man is nowhere to be seen -- he has been missing for a decade. Suspecting that his father is in Mindanao, one of his sons takes off for that region in a determined search. Along the way, his memories of the nation and his father's life tell the story of eighty tumultuous years of personal and historical development.

Awards

FAMAS Awards 1981
Won
FAMAS Award Best Picture
Best Director
Eddie Romero
Best Screenplay
Eddie Romero
Best Cinematography
Mike Accion
Nominated
FAMAS Award Best Actor
Christopher De Leon
Best Supporting Actor
Jay Ilagan

Gawad Urian Awards 1981
Won
Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres)
Daria Ramirez
Nominated
Gawad Urian Award Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula)
Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon)
Eddie Romero
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)
Joonee Gamboa
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)
Jay Ilagan
Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula)
Eddie Romero
Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya)
Mike De Leon
Rody Lacap
Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing)
Ben Barcelon
Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika)
Ryan Cayabyab