| Signal Rock | |
| Director: | Chito S. Roño |
| Producer: | Chito S. Roño |
| Music: | Erwin Fajardo |
| Cinematography: | Neil Daza |
| Editing: | Carlo Francisco Manatad |
| Studio: | CSR Productions |
| Distributor: | Regal Films |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
| Runtime: | 130 minutes[1] |
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.[2] It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3]
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.
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.[4]
| Year | Award-giving body | Recipient(s) | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino[7] | ||||
| 5th Hanoi International Film Festival[8] [9] | ||||
| 17th Dhaka International Film Festival[10] | ||||
| ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards[11] [12] | ||||
| 3rd GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards[13] | ||||
| 67th FAMAS Awards[14] | ||||
| 41st Gawad Urian Awards[15] | ||||
| 35th PMPC Star Award for Movies[16] | ||||
| 3rd EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice)[17] | ||||
| 6th UFF Urduja Film Heritage Awards[18] | ||||
| 37th FAP Luna Awards[19] | ||||
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.[20]