FLEETING

Fleeting (2025)

Directed by: Catsi Catalan

This movie features an 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘹 camera that can instantly print photos — an equally fitting metaphor for the film’s ability to capture life’s fleeting moments.

In just one click, connections are easily established.

First meet up pa lang ng mga karakter, nakabuo na agad sila ng bond. Nakakatuwa ang kanilang mga harutan. Natural at effortless silang magpa-ngiti ng mga tao.

Madalas na naririnig mo sa background ay ang tunog ng mga alon. Nakatulong ito upang makasabay ka sa agos ng kanilang kwento. Presko at tahimik. Wala kang ibang gagawin kundi ang makinig. Maganda ang kanilang mga sinasabi. Mabilis makapitan.

RK Bagatsing exudes an innate talent and charm that put you at ease, even in the most uncomfortable situations. Whether you’re mad or about to explode, he can calm you just as the waves caress the shore.

A suitable match, Janella Salvador knows how to go with the flow. She posseses a poised composure, yet knows when to show vulnerability. Alora Sasam breaks the ice everytime she’s on the screen. Peter Mendijar needs to work on his acting.

True to its title, 𝘍𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 is also fleeting in terms of its flow and connection. Nawawala na lang bigla ang kapit mo sa kanila. Hindi nila napanindigan ang kanilang nasimulan. Hindi nananatili ang momentum.

Dinadaan na lang minsan sa mga salita ang kakulangan ng eksena. Hindi halata ang pagiging best surfer in town. Hindi ramdam ang pagiging student pilot. Hindi lubusang nagamit ang 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘹.

Hindi malinis ang editing. Halatang nag-iiba ang shots kahit nasa iisang eksena lang sila. Lumalabo lumilinaw ang kamera. Lulubog lilitaw ang ganda ng kwento. Kapit bitaw ka sa mga eksena.

With too many fleeting moments, they lost sight of weaving them to into a one cohesive journey.

The sky has airplanes; the sea has surfers;

the land has a home for two crossed lovers.

Hindi man nagkasama ang lahat ng yan sa iisang landas, may isang lugar silang nabuo upang sila’y magkatagpo.

Sa tahanang iyon, panandalian silang nanahan.

Sa mga sandaling iyon, ika’y masisiyahan.

It may be temporary but it’s genuinely felt.

It may be fleeting but it’s worth savoring.

Hold on to these fleeting moments.

𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚

Rating: 3/5

Cast: Janella Salvador, RK Bagatsing, Peter Mendijar, Alora Sasam

Screenplay: Charisse Bayona

Release Date: March 14-25, 2025 at Gateway for Puregold CinePanalo 2025

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews