Borrowed Tracks (2024)
While the temporary suspension of the Philippine National Railways may be a challenge for local commuters, it offers a temporary reprieve for the railway trolley pushers in the Pandacan-Sta. Mesa area of Manila. However, as the railway is set to return in five years as a modernized and efficient transportation system, the question remains: will the lives of these traditional trolley pushers improve alongside this progress, or will their path to advancement be left to rust?
Director: Jan Rovic Matienzo
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: June 25, 2024
Cast
- Joel Bjerana - As themself
- Rodolfo Maurillo - As himself
- Reynaldo Gonzales - As himself
Screenplay
- Virginia Mae Magtira
- Joanna Beatrice Balasta (Co-Writer)
- Justin Mark G. Francisco
- Heart Marie Dela Cruz (Writers' Production)
- Christianne Marie Pahilga (Writers' Production)
Cinematography: Erika Niña Martinez
Editing: Kristelle Jane Gaylon, Alexa Moneii
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jan Rovic Matienzo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Borrowed Tracks about?
- While the temporary suspension of the Philippine National Railways may be a challenge for local commuters, it offers a temporary reprieve for the railway trolley pushers in the Pandacan-Sta. Mesa area of Manila. However, as the railway is set to return in five years as a modernized and efficient transportation system, the question remains: will the lives of these traditional trolley pushers improve alongside this progress, or will their path to advancement be left to rust?
- Who directed Borrowed Tracks?
- Borrowed Tracks was directed by Jan Rovic Matienzo.
- Who stars in Borrowed Tracks?
- Borrowed Tracks stars Joel Bjerana, Rodolfo Maurillo, Reynaldo Gonzales.
- How long is Borrowed Tracks?
- Borrowed Tracks has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).