"Kulungan Kanlungan" is the second Holy Tuesday episode of the 2014 edition of the annual drama anthology Eat Bulaga's Lenten Special. It succeeds the episode "Hakbang sa Pangarap" in the Tuesday lineup. The episode aired on 15 April 2014 with a total runtime of 56 minutes.
Each year, the anthology replaces the noontime show's regular programming in observance of the solemnity of Holy Week. Standalone episodes of short dramas are shown from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday, with each episode having different characters, story, and director. A total of six Lenten episodes were produced and released for the 2014 edition.[1]
Directed by Gina Alajar, "Kulungan Kanlungan" is a story about a ferociously overprotective sister whose love and care end up doing more harm than good to her younger siblings.[2]
The episode is top-billed by Maricel Soriano, Keempee de Leon, Pia Guanio, and Isabelle Daza. Supporting cast includes Allan Paule and BJ Forbes.
Plot
Sedes (Maricel Soriano) is the oldest of five children who assumed the responsibility of looking after her siblings since the death of their parents. In fear that they might suffer their parents' fate, she becomes too overprotective of her brother and sisters. However, her authoritarian disciplinary tactics has caused her siblings to feel suffocated and restrained instead. As a result, Aura (Pia Guanio) has become openly rebellious, Jodie (Isabelle Daza) has become helplessly submissive, and Ebber (Keempee de Leon) has become secretively disobedient.
One of Ebber's well-kept secrets is his biological son Gello (BJ Forbes). For 18 years, Ebber kept the truth from everyone, including Gello himself, in fear of infuriating Sedes. Only when Gello got into an accident did Ebber reveal his fatherhood to his siblings and his son. In an emotional confrontation, Sedes lets out her frustration to Ebber for betraying her trust. With Gello back from the hospital, Ebber decides to take his son away from Sedes' authority so they can finally live together at a new home.
Also tired of Sedes' controlling personality, Jodie begs Aura to take her to Kuwait where she once worked as a domestic helper. Aura rejects her younger sister's pleas and reveals the abuse that she experienced from her employer while working abroad. Sedes overhears their conversation and begins to reflect on the way she treats her siblings, especially Aura who has suffered enough.
Sedes reconciles with her family.
The next day, Sedes tries to console Aura and informs her that she now knows the truth. Aura tells her sister that she doesn't need her concern and pleads her to stop invading everyone's privacy. Aura and Jodie run away from home later that night. However, tragedy strikes when a fire breaks out in the house and traps Sedes. Aura and Jodie return to the house to save their older sister.
In the end, love for one another still triumphs as the siblings reconcile with one another. Sedes apologizes for being too overprotective and promises to change her ways.
Cast
Main cast
- Maricel Soriano as Sedes
- Keempee de Leon as Ebber
- Pia Guanio as Aura
- Isabelle Daza as Jodie
Supporting cast
- Allan Paule as Arnulfo
- BJ Forbes as Gello
Accolades
Dabarkads Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated Work/Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Story | "Kulungan Kanlungan" | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Keempee de Leon | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Isabelle Daza | Won | |
| Pia Guanio | Nominated |
Gawad Tanglaw Awards
| Year | Category | Nominated Artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Best Single Performance by an Actor | Keempee de Leon | Won[3] |
Full episode
The following video includes the two Holy Tuesday episodes. The first half of the video features the "Hakbang sa Pangarap" episode, while the second half begins at 58:44 and features the "Kulungan Kanlungan" episode.
References
- ↑ Bulaga Lenten drama specials, 14 April 2014, The Philippine Star.
- ↑ EB Dabarkads show dramatic chops, 21 April 2014, The Philippine Star.
- ↑ 13th Gawad Tanglaw winners for TV and Radio announced; Angel Locsin and Julia Montes tied for Best Actress, 9 January 2015, Philippine Entertainment Portal.