Two films that explore the intimacy, frailty and complexities of human relationships--Magdamag and Muli--will have a back-to-back screening at the U.P. Cine Adarna (formerly U.P. Film Center) this Friday, August 13. 


Both of these indie films were written by Palanca award winner Jerry Gracio. Magdamag, directed by Joven Tan, will be shown at 7 pm, to be followed by a forum with the creators of Muli at 8:30 pm. By 9 pm, Adolfo Alix, Jr.'s epic love story Muli will be screened at the venue. 


Magdamag (The Tryst), directed by Joven Tan, is a two-character study involving a middle-aged teacher (Rita Avila) and a young fire dancer (Edgar Allan Guzman). Their meeting in Boracay on a Maundy Thursday would lead to an overnight tryst, opening up questions on gender and power relations, sex and sexuality, love and passion, religion and faith. Produced by Noel Ferrer.


Muli (The Affair), directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., is a spanning love story between an underground activist/inn keeper (Sid Lucero) and a lawyer (Cogie Domingo) in Baguio, whose complications, joys and tragedies provide a testament to the ultimate power of love. Produced by MJM Productions.


Tickets are priced at P120 each, special discount of P200 if you're watching both films. Sponsored by the UP Cinema in cooperation with the UP Film Center.  For tickets contact 0905-2907989, 0908-5724737 or at 9263640.