The Manila Times

Critically acclaimed film ‘Ang Babaeng Humayo’ premieres on cable

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LAST year’s internatio­nal critical hit and Charo Santos-Concio’s triumphant come

The groundbrea­king masterpiec­e from with a seven- day commercial- free continuous viewing.

a woman who spent 30 years behind bars for wrongful accusation. After her release, Horacia tracks down the former lover responsibl­e of framing her for murder to exact revenge.

The movie continues to reap internatio­nal recognitio­n, including three nomination­s in the 11th Asian Film Awards that was held in Hong Kong, namely Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Last year AngBabaeng­Humayo became in the world.

The film produced by Cinema One Originals and Sine Olivia Pilipinas and its lead star have received glowing reviews from internatio­nal critics.

Clarence Tsui of TheHollywo­odReporter wrote in his review that TheWoman WhoLeft is an immensely immersive and engaging tale about a wronged individual’s grueling struggle between rec- John Lloyd Cruz and Charo Santos- Concio immaculate imagery — in high-contrast black and white, as usual — and a majestic performanc­e from Charo Santos, The Woman

In s Guy Lodge’s eyes, Ang BabaengHum­ayo, a powerful and, by his standards, refreshing­ly contained moral study.

TheFilmSta­ge lavishes the movie with similar enthusiasm, writ like something of a surprise because, for all its extended shots, luminous black- and- white photograph­y, and socio-historical weight, TheWoman WhoLeft is ultimately an unostentat­ious work.”

Meanwhile, ScreenDail­y invests a keen interest for the lead star’s performanc­e, saying “Santos-Concio, acting in building a successful career as a producer and media executive: she shows a phenomenal range of shading as the elusive, changeful Horacia, as well as an imposing but gentle authority.”

SKY’s pay-per-view offer also includes the acclaimed film, HonorThyFa­ther starring Charo’s co-star in AngBabaeng Humayo

Meanwhile, SKYbroadba­nd subscriber­s can visit mysky.com.ph/skyodsubsc­ribe to activate the pay-per-view.

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