Critics hail Puregold CinePanalo’s “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa'yo)” as a film to die for

Rodina Singh’s “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa'yo)” has not only been a dominating force at the box office; it has also garnered critical acclaim for its playful but hauntingly beautiful tale of queer love, life, and death.  

 

Rave reviews of one of the most talked about films coming out of the latest installment of the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival have been matched by the festival’s official awards giving body. At the Puregold CinePanalo’s annual awards, “Multwoh” came away with four awards: Always Panalo award, Panalo sa Manonood, Panalo sa Production Design, and Panalo sa Brand Intrusion.  

 

Philbert Dy, a member of the festival’s awards jury, as well as a noted film critic, wrote fondly about “Multwoh”: 

 

“It's pretty funny, but what I think it does best is show a variety of people being warm and accepting of the main character and of queerness in general,” wrote Dy on his Letterboxd. “There's something beautiful in how the movie depicts different kinds of acceptance, each drawn from different kinds of experience. But whether it comes from a father, an older lady, or a best friend—it's lovely all the same.” 

 

In a five star review on his website, Saul de Jesus also praised how the complexity of the queer existence was depicted in the film.  

 

“Its queer perspective remains specific without becoming inaccessible, while the craft gives all those ideas enough room to breathe,” wrote de Jesus. “The film has depth without needing to perform depth. It is funny, affectionate, visually thoughtful, proudly queer, and considerably more intricate than it initially appears.” 

 

Recognition for the cast came as well. Leading stars Sassa Gurl and Joao Constancia both received acting nominations for their performances in the film. Reviewer Rod Magaru wrote glowingly of both.  

 

“[Sassa Gurl] brings the kind of energy and comedic timing that works particularly well with the material,” wrote Magaru. “And then there’s Joao. His performance becomes particularly important as the story progresses and, well, Joao is probably one of the reasons I stayed invested in the film.” 

 

In a piece for Explained PH, Princess Angel Gatchalian posits that “Multwoh” bodes well for Sassa Gurl’s future as an actress. “From social media satire to impactful film appearances, she’s in a position to choose projects that suit her comedic instincts and her goal of enhancing representation,” said Gatchalian.  

 

From direction to performances, cinematography to writing, “Multwoh (Patay na Patay Sa'yo)” has certainly distinguished itself as one of the must-see films of the year. And due to popular demand, audiences will have yet more chances to enjoy it on the big screen.  

 

“Multwoh” has officially signed a deal to screen nationwide in 13 Ayala Cinemas. The film returns to the big screen this October 21 with screenings in Glorietta, Trinoma, Market! Market!, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Feliz, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Marquee, Ayala Malls Harbor Point, Ayala Malls Center Cebu, Ayala Malls Centrio, and Ayala Malls Central Bloc.