Date of Publication

12-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Film and Media Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Advisor

Marie Luz D. Mamawal

Defense Panel Chair

Bruno Lovric

Defense Panel Member

Kristoffer G. Brugada
Clodualdo A. del Mundo Jr.
Laui Guico

Abstract (English)

In a home where emotional repression overshadows personal connection, Sa Hapag explores the fragile dynamics of family communication through the eyes of Rina, a young art student striving to paint the perfect family she has never truly known. The film examines how miscommunication, emotional neglect, and the influence of media shape the ways people express love and resolve conflict, asking whether understanding can be rebuilt in silence. Rina confronts the contrasting forms of her parents’ affection, with a father who remains distant and cold, and a mother whose sharp expectations weigh heavily on her. She finds comfort in Aling Lyn, a carinderia owner whose quiet warmth reminds her that genuine presence can heal what silence has fractured. Their bond becomes a quiet metaphor for empathy, showing how listening itself can be an act of love. The film also reflects on how media, whether through violent news or artistic creation, mirrors the chaos within domestic life and becomes a tool for both repression and release. The production of Sa Hapag translates theory into practice through narrative storytelling and visual symbolism. Dim and natural lighting create intimacy and tension, while framed compositions emphasize emotional distance. The personal sound design and original score by a local band highlight the stillness and discomfort that accompany silence. Sa Hapag invites viewers to reflect on how they communicate with those they love and to rediscover what it means to listen, to speak, and to truly be heard at the table.

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Abstract (Filipino)

Sa isang tahanang balot ng katahimikan at pinigil na damdamin, sinusundan ng Sa Hapag ang kwento ni Rina, isang estudyante ng sining na gustong ipinta ang pamilyang hindi niya kailanman naranasan. Ipinapakita ng pelikula kung paano nagbabago ang paraan ng pagmamahal kapag may kakulangan sa pag-unawa, at kung paano nakaaapekto ang midya sa pagharap sa alitan.

Nakikita ni Rina ang magkaibang anyo ng pagmamahal ng kanyang mga magulang—isang amang malamig at tahimik, at isang inang mahigpit at puno ng inaasahan. Sa gitna nito, nakakahanap siya ng ginhawa kay Aling Lyn, may-ari ng karinderya, na nagpapakita sa kanya na ang tunay na presensya at pakikinig ay mga anyo ng pagmamahal.

Sa pamamagitan ng ilaw, tunog, at mga larawan, ipinapakita ng Sa Hapag kung paanong ang katahimikan ay maaaring magsalita ng damdamin. Inaanyayahan nito ang mga manonood na pag-isipan kung paano sila nakikipag-ugnayan sa mga mahal nila, at muling tuklasin ang kahulugan ng pakikinig at pag-unawa sa iisang hapag.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Families--Philippines; Interpersonal communication--Philippines; Short films--Philippines

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12-4-2025

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